Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
How could a husband be kept in a mental health facility for 42 days during a divorce dispute without the certification required by law? The Uttarakhand High Court examined the records and ordered his immediate release.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised a mother for deceiving both Indian and UK courts, granting temporary custody of her 6-year-old son to his father. The Court said the motherâs actions went against the childâs welfare and âtook both judicial systems for a ride.â NEW DELHI: In a major child custody ruling, the Supreme Court ofâŚ
The Supreme Court dissolved a Royal marriage after a dowry dispute involving a 1951 Rolls Royce once linked to Jawaharlal Nehru. The husband agreed to pay âš2.25 crore in a full and final settlement. NEW DELHI: A high-profile marital battle filled with royal claims, dowry allegations, and a vintage Rolls Royce car has finally comeâŚ
The Supreme Court of India cancelled a 498A dowry harassment FIR filed three years after a coupleâs separation abroad. The court said it was a misuse of law since foreign courts had already settled their divorce and custody issues. NEW DELHI: In a major judgment on September 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of India quashesâŚ
The Supreme Court of India has voiced serious concern over the rising number of divorce and bail petitions reaching the apex court, warning that it is turning into a âmatrimonial and bail court.â The judges highlighted how repeated adjournments in lower courts are burdening the top court unnecessarily. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of IndiaâŚ
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife cannot be blamed for desertion if her husband fathered a child with another woman during their marriage. The Court said this act clearly shows an ongoing relationship that forced the wife to live apart. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has made a strong observation inâŚ
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Hindu Marriage Act must be interpreted strictly to preserve the dignity and permanence of marriage. It rejected a coupleâs plea to declare their Arya Samaj wedding ânull and voidâ for skipping rituals like Saptapadi. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through a Division Bench of Justice AnilâŚ
The Delhi High Court ruled that adultery alone canât decide custody, but when combined with neglect and abandonment, it justifies denying a mother interim custody. The Court upheld giving a four-year-old boyâs care to his father. Mother In Adulterous Relationship Loses Custody Over Child: The Delhi High Court has made a strong statement that aâŚ
The Delhi High Court ruled that False Accusations a spouse of infidelity without evidence and damaging their reputation amounts to mental cruelty. The judgment reaffirmed that marriage is built on trust, not baseless allegations and harassment. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made a strong observation that making repeated false allegations of infidelity againstâŚ
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court held that a wife can file a civil suit seeking damages from her husbandâs lover for âAlienation of Affection.â The Court said, âDecriminalising adultery did not create a license to have relationships outside marriage without consequences.â NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has ruled that a spouseâŚ
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