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.
Summary The Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed a false 498A case FIR filed under Sections 498A and 420 IPC against a husband’s maternal uncle, calling it a misuse of the legal system. The court ruled that distant relatives cannot be dragged into false cases just to harass the husband’s family. This judgment is a […]
Summary The Allahabad High Court ruled that an earning wife cannot claim maintenance from her husband. The court made it clear—men are not ATM machines and should not be forced to pay maintenance when the wife is fully capable of supporting herself. This is a huge victory for men, as it stops financially independent women […]
Short and Crisp Summary The Supreme Court of India upheld the divorce between Lakshmeesha M.C. and Prabhavathi but imposed severe financial penalties on the husband. He must pay an additional ₹10 lakh on top of ₹20 lakh alimony, and the family home was given to the wife and son. If he fails to pay, the […]
Short Summary The Kerala High Court dismissed rape charges against Ajith, ruling that his relationship with the woman was consensual and not based on false promises. The five-year delay in filing the complaint, contradictory statements, and the woman later withdrawing her case raised doubts. This case highlights the misuse of rape laws and the need […]
Short Summary The Supreme Court of India dissolved the marriage between Kiran Jyot Maini and Anish Pramod Patel, citing irretrievable breakdown under Article 142 of the Constitution. Despite both being financially independent, the court ordered the husband to pay ₹2 crore as permanent alimony. The judgment raises questions about fairness in maintenance laws, particularly when […]
Summary The Orissa High Court refused to reduce the ₹15,000 per month maintenance that Bhupendra Singh Notey was ordered to pay his estranged wife and daughter. He argued he was unemployed and couldn’t afford it, but the court ruled that he was capable of earning and must continue payments. The judgment highlights how men often […]
The Bombay High Court has taken a crucial step by recognizing the harm caused by false rape cases. It directed the Maharashtra DGP to investigate a police officer accused of helping file fabricated rape cases. This case highlights a growing issue where rape laws are being misused to trap wealthy and professional men, leading to […]
In what could be a termed as a massive shift for precedential value of a Judgment, the Supreme Court recently emphasized the critical importance of explicitly stating the intended purpose and scope of a judgment within the judgment itself. In a significant observation, the Court elaborated that not every judicial pronouncement automatically qualifies as a […]
The Supreme Court repeated a significant observation regarding rape cases, emphasizing that when a conviction relies solely on the testimony of a single witness, particularly the victim herself, such evidence must inspire absolute confidence in the Court. The Court, while acknowledging the substantial weight given to victim statements in such sensitive cases, stressed the paramount importance of […]
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