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498A Jun 12, 2026 0

Can A Divorced Wife Stay In Her Ex-Husband’s House? The Truth Most Indian Men Discover Too Late

Can a wife stay in husband’s house after divorce in India? Know DV Act, shared household, maintenance, rent, eviction and latest Indian case laws. NEW DELHI: A divorced wife does not get an automatic, permanent ownership-style right to stay in the husband’s house after divorce. But that does not mean the husband or in-laws can […]

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498A Jun 11, 2026 0

How Men Can Protect Themselves In Live-In Relationships: Complete Legal Guide 2026

Men in live-in relationships face DV Act, maintenance, false promise to marry, property and criminal risks. Know Indian laws, case laws and precautions for 2026. NEW DELHI: Live-in relationships in India are no longer just private choices between two adults. They can become legal battles involving domestic violence allegations, maintenance claims, property disputes, false promise […]

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498A Jun 10, 2026 0

Can Wife Claim Maintenance After Mutual Divorce? Supreme Court Law Explained

Can maintenance be claimed after mutual divorce in India? Know when an ex-wife can claim, when she cannot, and how courts treat full and final settlements. NEW DELHI: A man thinks mutual divorce means closure. The decree is passed. The settlement amount is paid. The wife signs that she has no future claim. The husband […]

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498A Jun 9, 2026 0

Can Father Get Child Custody If Mother Is Abusive? The Supreme Court Principle Every Father Must Know

Can a father get child custody if the mother is abusive? Know Indian child custody law, Supreme Court judgments, evidence, father’s rights and legal remedies. NEW DELHI: A father can get child custody if the mother is abusive. Indian law does not say that a child belongs to the mother by default. Indian courts do […]

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498a quash Jun 8, 2026 0

What Percentage Of Dowry Cases Are False In India? Real NCRB Data, 498A Misuse & Court Judgments

What percentage of dowry cases are actually false? Examine RTI data, Supreme Court observations, conviction rates, and the legal reality behind Section 498A cases in India. NEW DELHI: One of the most common questions I am asked is: “What percentage of dowry cases are false?” The honest answer is simple. Nobody in India knows the […]

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498A Jun 6, 2026 0

Can a Husband Force His Wife to Return Home Through Court? Indian Law Explained

Can a husband force his wife to return home through court in India? Know Section 9 HMA, restitution of conjugal rights, maintenance, divorce, and latest Supreme Court law. NEW DELHI: A husband can file a case asking the court to direct his wife to resume matrimonial life, but he cannot physically force her to return […]

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498A Jun 3, 2026 0

Can a Company Terminate an Employee for a Pending 498A or Domestic Violence Case in India?

Can a company terminate an employee for a pending 498A or Domestic Violence case in India? Know employee rights, employer powers, case laws and legal remedies. NEW DELHI: A pending 498A or Domestic Violence case is not a conviction. It is not proof of guilt. It is only an allegation until tested by evidence before […]

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498A Jun 2, 2026 0

False DV Cases In India: How Women Use Domestic Violence Act To Pressure Husbands

False DV Act cases in India are often used to pressure husbands for money, property, residence and settlement. Know the law, case laws, rights and strategy. NEW DELHI: A law made to protect genuine victims should never become a weapon to destroy innocent husbands and their families. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, […]

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498A May 30, 2026 0

What Legal Remedies Are Available For Men In India? 498A, Divorce, Maintenance, Custody & False Cases

Know the legal remedies available for men in India against false 498A, maintenance, domestic violence, custody battles, divorce cruelty and malicious criminal cases. NEW DELHI: Indian law does not give men a separate “men’s rights statute”. That is the problem. But it does give men constitutional protection, criminal defence remedies, civil remedies, matrimonial remedies, custody […]

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