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.
A Delhi court has directed recovery of possession of a house from the ex-wife, citing violation of the mutual divorce settlement that included full and final payment of ₹11 lakh. NEW DELHI: In a landmark victory for men’s rights, the Shahdara Family Court has ordered the recovery of the first floor of a Hapur house…
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a PIL that demanded a special law to protect men from alleged misuse of women-centric laws. The bench found the plea to be vague, unsupported by evidence, and not fit to be treated as public interest litigation. UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…
The Delhi High Court delivers a seismic verdict, holding that a wife’s persistent denial of marital intimacy, alienation of the child, and retaliatory FIRs amount to mental cruelty. The judgment is being hailed by men’s-rights advocates as a bold stand against emotional and legal abuse of husbands. Denial of Sex False FIR and Child Alienation…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court declared that even a child born from a void marriage Has Full Legal Right to Father’s Property Hindu law. The Court gave the son a 5/6th share in his father’s property, protecting his inheritance rights. Amaravati: In a major judgment protecting the inheritance legal right of children born from void…
The Delhi High Court has sought the Union government’s reply on a petition by Pakistani national Ruqaiya Obaeed, who wants to live in India with her Delhi-based husband. The court will hear the matter again on November 12, 2025. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has asked the Union government to give its response in…
The Supreme Court quashed a false dowry and cruelty FIR against a husband’s brother, calling the allegations vague and malicious. Justice Nagarathna warned that misuse of Section 498A IPC to target innocent in-laws must be “nipped in the bud.” NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has made an important ruling in a case related…
Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that though legal maintenance under Section 125 CrPC ends at majority, a father’s moral duty to support his children — especially during education — continues. The Court partly allowed the children’s plea for enhanced maintenance. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has delivered a significant ruling on the responsibility of…
Justice Arun Monga grants bail to Naveen Yadav, accused under Section 69 BNS, observing that a failed relationship cannot be treated as rape. The Court noted the woman’s own WhatsApp messages denying intimacy and called the misuse of such cases “unfortunate.” Slams Misuse of Promise-to-Marry: In a major relief for men facing criminal cases (Promise-to-Marry)…
In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court held that repeated false allegations, police harassment, and deliberate obstruction of a father’s relationship with his child amount to mental cruelty. The Court dissolved the marriage of celebrity chef Kunal Kapur, declaring that a husband’s dignity and peace of mind deserve equal legal protection. NEW DELHI: Bringing…
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