Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
A husband died by suicide after his wife left the matrimonial home, filed an FIR and initiated maintenance proceedings, while his suicide note blamed her family. But can even an allegedly false matrimonial FIR make the wife’s family guilty of abetment when there was no instigation or intentional aid?
A Bengaluru court has restrained a Bigg Boss contestant from making or sharing false and defamatory statements about her ex-husband. The case highlights growing misuse of media by ex-wives to shame men even after mutual divorce. KARNATAKA: A Bengaluru court has sent a strong message to those who misuse media platforms to defame their former…
A deep exposé on how India’s 498A IPC and its new BNS versions (Sections 85 & 86) are being weaponized against NRI men. Learn how a law meant to protect women has turned into a global legal nightmare for Indian husbands abroad. Section 498A IPC: The Law That Changed Indian Marriages Forever Section 498A of […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a daughter cannot claim her father property if he died before 1956 under the Mitakshara Hindu law, while a son is alive. The court clarified that only in the absence of a male child can a daughter inherit her father’s property. BILASPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a…
From Dubai to Delhi, NRI domestic violence cases reveal a tangled web of law, emotion, and cross-border chaos. This deep dive exposes how justice meant to protect can sometimes become a weapon-leaving both men and women fighting unseen battles. Introduction: The Double-Edged Sword of Domestic Violence Laws for NRI’s When Protection Becomes a Weapon: The […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that a husband must help his wife complete her higher studies and empower herself. The court granted ₹15,000 monthly maintenance to a wife pursuing MD in Homeopathy, overturning a family court’s order. Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore, in a remarkable decision on October 15, 2025, granted…
The Madras High Court refused a wife’s plea for maintenance, saying her bedridden and financially weak husband cannot be forced to pay. The Court stressed that Section 125 CrPC is meant for support, not punishment. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court at the Madurai Bench has refused to grant maintenance to a woman, ruling that her…
NRI Men, Take Note: A Power-Packed Guide to Indian Maintenance Laws from Section 125 CrPC to Cross-Border Enforcement. Learn how to safeguard your finances, fight inflated claims, and navigate India’s legal maze from abroad like a pro. The NRI Man’s Handbook on Maintaining a Marriage While Living Abroad and Fighting at Home Although being an […]
Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court of India called it an “uncomfortable truth” that marriage has historically been misused to subjugate women. Speaking on family law trends, he said legal and social reforms are slowly turning marriage into a dignified partnership of equals, and reaffirmed that foreign divorce judgments obtained by fraud or against…
A deep dive into how Indian courts navigate emotional and legal crossfires in NRI child custody disputes where love meets law across continents. Discover key rulings, strategies, and the new shift toward shared parenting and gender-neutral justice. NRI Child Custody Litigation: Everything You Need to Know Child custody disputes are more than just legal disputes […]
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