Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Facing an interim maintenance application? Learn how a husband should draft his reply under BNSS, HMA and DV Act using income proof, disclosures and Supreme Court law.
The Supreme Court has made it clear that simply working from home does not give any parent an automatic advantage in child custody battles. The Court said custody must depend on the child’s welfare, not on where a parent works. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling on child custody, clarifying…
The Supreme Court ruled that taking photos or videos of a woman in public or non-private situations does not amount to voyeurism under Section 354C IPC. The Court discharged the accused, calling the case a misuse of criminal law arising out of a family property dispute. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has clearly…
The Bombay High Court has suspended the 15-year sentence of a man convicted under POCSO, noting inconsistencies in the victim’s age and signs of consensual relationship. The Court said the appeal may succeed and granted bail with strict conditions. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court suspended the 15-year rigorous imprisonment sentence of Dilip Ramdev Kashab, who…
A woman lawyer caused a major disturbance in the Supreme Court Today (Dec 3rd) after refusing to leave the courtroom despite repeated directions from the Chief Justice of India. She kept insisting her friend’s murder case was mishandled, leading to her being escorted out. Woman Lawyer Creates Chaos Inside Supreme Court: A surprising scene unfolded…
The Kerala High Court has made it clear that a man doesn’t need direct proof to show his wife is living in adultery—circumstantial evidence is enough to deny her maintenance. This ruling is a strong reminder that Section 125 CrPC cannot be misused to extract money from innocent husbands. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court delivered…
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife can seek maintenance even if she is skilled or capable of working, as long as she does not have a steady or sufficient income. The Court held that temporary or occasional income cannot disqualify her claim. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has made it clear that a…
The Delhi High Court has set aside a divorce decree after finding that a Family Court judge relied on a non-existent Section 28A of the Special Marriage Act and mixed-up unrelated laws. Calling it a “troubling lack of understanding”, the Court ordered immediate retraining for the judge at the Delhi Judicial Academy. Delhi High Court…
The Delhi High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage can be dissolved through custom only when the person proves the custom with strict, reliable evidence. A woman’s second marriage was declared void after she failed to prove her alleged “panchayati divorce.” Fake Divorce: The Delhi High Court clearly held that a Hindu marriage cannot be…
The Gujarat High Court has temporarily stopped the investigation ordered against a man who himself was the complainant in an alleged honour killing case. The court said that the trial court’s remarks needed deeper examination before allowing further action. Court Stops Probe Against Man: In a major relief, the Gujarat High Court stayed the investigation…
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