Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Can a physical assault automatically become abetment of suicide when the victim dies five days later? The Chhattisgarh High Court overturned the 10-year imprisonment of four…
The Gujarat High Court has clarified that the six-month cooling-off period under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act is not compulsory in all cases. The Court held that forcing…
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband’s foreign income cannot be simply converted into Indian currency to fix maintenance. The Court stressed that cost of living abroad…
भारतीय अदालतें मानती हैं कि शिक्षित और सक्षम पत्नी काम कर सकती है, फिर भी व्यवहार में भरण-पोषण का बोझ पति पर ही डाला जाता है। कानून में मान्यता और ज़मीनी हकीकत के बीच यही अंतर…
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that long separation and pending dowry cases alone do not prove cruelty or desertion. The husband’s divorce appeal was dismissed for lack of…
Delhi High Court warns that false sexual offence complaints harm not just the accused but also genuine women victims. Court says misuse of law creates public doubt and weakens…
Indian courts recognise education and earning capacity, yet husbands are still routinely ordered to pay maintenance.Interim orders, delays, and cautious judicial approaches…
The Kerala High Court ruled that child custody decisions must focus only on the child’s best interests, not the gender of the parent. The Court stressed that children need equal…
The Delhi High Court ruled that false rape cases cause irreversible damage to the accused, including loss of reputation, liberty, and mental health, which cannot be undone by mere…
When the wife of a murdered man chooses not to pursue criminal proceedings, an uncle cannot claim “victim” status. The Allahabad High Court held that the closest legal heir’s…
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