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 wifeâs family guilty of abetment when there was no instigation or intentional aid?
The Allahabad High Court ruled that sex with a wife above 16 years old before 2017 does not amount to rape. The court cancelled a 2007 conviction, referring to the Supreme Courtâs 2017 Independent Thought decision. UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court has recently ruled that a man cannot be convicted of rape for havingâŚ
The article explores how cross-border marriages turn into complex legal battles when love meets the limits of jurisdiction. It uncovers the real data, challenges, and legal maze faced by NRIs seeking justice in India. Disputes arise when love transcends national boundaries Indian citizens live, work, and marry overseas, resulting in a mix of cross-cultural unions, [âŚ]
The Delhi High Court ruled that a parent cannot claim Delhi as a childâs âordinary residenceâ after forcibly bringing the child from abroad. The Court ordered the mother to return the U.S.-born minor child to Arizona, reaffirming that custody must follow the childâs true home and welfare. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in SunainaâŚ
The Madras High Court ruled that a fatherâs visitation rights must not interfere with his childâs education or emotional well-being. The Court modified the visitation order to ensure the 8-year-oldâs best interests are fully protected. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has recently said that while a father has the right to meet his child, thisâŚ
The Kerala High Court has given bail to a 26-year-old man accused of assaulting and smothering his 19-year-old girlfriend. The Court said medical reports did not show any signs of sexual assault and found no strong evidence against him. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court recently grants bail to a 26-year-old man accused of killing hisâŚ
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted divorce to a husband falsely accused of infidelity, ruling that anger cannot justify false allegations. The Court held that such baseless claims amount to cruelty in marriage. Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has made it clear that a wife cannot use anger as an excuse for making falseâŚ
The Delhi High Court ruled that a wife pressuring her husband to cut ties with his widowed mother and sister amounts to mental cruelty. The Court upheld the husbandâs divorce, calling her conduct beyond the âordinary wear and tearâ of married life. Forcing Husband To Leave His Family Is Cruelty: The Delhi High Court hasâŚ
The Supreme Court strongly criticised a mother for deceiving both Indian and UK courts, granting temporary custody of her 6-year-old son to his father. The Court said the motherâs actions went against the childâs welfare and âtook both judicial systems for a ride.â NEW DELHI: In a major child custody ruling, the Supreme Court ofâŚ
The Supreme Court dissolved a Royal marriage after a dowry dispute involving a 1951 Rolls Royce once linked to Jawaharlal Nehru. The husband agreed to pay âš2.25 crore in a full and final settlement. NEW DELHI: A high-profile marital battle filled with royal claims, dowry allegations, and a vintage Rolls Royce car has finally comeâŚ
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