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.
Short Summary: Nischal Chandak, locked up since December 2024, got out when the Allahabad High Court saw the woman’s rape story didn’t add up—she drank, said yes, then cried foul. Truth won this round. Brief Facts of the Case Nischal Chandak got in trouble in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. On September 21, 2024, a […]
Brief Summary The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Arun Kumar Mishra, accused of rape and other offences by a former partner. The Court found the intimate relationship to be consensual and noted the delayed FIR and lack of supporting evidence. The judgment reinforces the principle that personal relationships, when soured, should not be given […]
Summary In this case, the Allahabad High Court refused to cancel the domestic violence case filed by a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and her family. The court said that even a mother-in-law can file a case under the Domestic Violence Act if she is harassed. But the background shows a deeper issue: misuse of laws […]
Brief Summary In this case, the court acquitted xxxxxx of all charges under Sections 498A, 323, 406, and 506 IPC. The court found that the wife’s allegations were vague, unverified, and not backed by any solid evidence. No medical records, specific incidents, or proof of dowry demands were provided. The judge held that criminal law […]
Court: Supreme Court of India Case number: Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 1278 of 2016 Judges: Former CJI Mr. Deepak Misra, Justice Khanwilkar and Justice Dr DY Chandrachud Issue involved: Over ruling of an order passed in Krishna Veni Nagam versus Harish Nagam 2017(2) R.C.R.(Civil) 358 where it was held that there is no need to […]
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Criminal Misc. Petition No. 4666 of 2017 in Petitions For Special Leave To Appeal (Crl.) No. 10137 Of 2015 HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE DR. JUSTICE D.Y. CHANDRACHUD HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL DECIDED ON -06/04/2017 In the above mentioned case law the Apex Court held that the wife may […]
Summary The court exposed and dismissed the wife’s false claims, reaffirming that men cannot be presumed guilty without evidence. This judgment is a strong stand against legal misuse aimed at harassing husbands. Facts of the Case A wife accused her husband of cruelty, domestic violence, and dowry harassment while seeking maintenance. The husband denied all […]
Summary: In a crucial victory against false rape cases, the Allahabad High Court modified the summoning order, ruling that the allegations did not justify an attempted rape charge. The court recognized the misuse of stringent rape laws and downgraded the charges, preventing innocent men from being trapped in fabricated cases. This judgment highlights the growing […]
Summary: The Delhi High Court denied interim maintenance to a well-educated wife who deliberately remained unemployed to extract money from her husband. The court exposed the wife’s WhatsApp chats, where she plotted to stay jobless to secure alimony, proving her bad intent. Despite having a Master’s degree from Australia, prior work experience at KPMG Dubai, […]
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