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?
Karisma Kapoor’s children have accused their stepmother Priya Sachdev Kapur of forging their father Sunjay Kapur’s will and rushing to take over his vast estate. Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani compared her to “Cinderella’s stepmother” during the Delhi High Court hearing. NEW DELHI: Karisma Kapoor’s children have taken their stepmother, Priya Sachdev Kapur, to court over…
Madras High Court refuses ex-husband’s plea for a DNA test to disprove paternity, calling it a delayed and humiliating move against his ex-wife. The Court stressed that DNA tests can’t be used as shortcuts to prove infidelity or adultery. Chennai: In a strong judgment protecting the privacy and dignity of women and children, the Madras…
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR filed after a husband’s suicide within 40 days of marriage, calling the allegations vague and the case a clear abuse of process. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna observed that the complaint lacked credible evidence and was filed to harass the in-laws. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court…
The Kerala High Court confirmed divorce for a husband, ruling that a wife’s repeated cruelty and harsh behaviour toward children can create fear of harm and qualify as mental cruelty under Section 10(1)(x) of the Divorce Act. The Bench also held that suicide attempts by a spouse amount to cruelty. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court…
The Karnataka High Court directed that divorce cases or marriage nullity cases must be completed within one year, emphasizing that delays destroy lives. Justice Krishna S Dixit said, “Life is too short to be little,” urging family courts to act swiftly. Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has strongly emphasized that matrimonial disputes, especially those seeking…
Everything NRIs Must Know Before Filing for Divorce in India ; Custody, Maintenance, and Recognition of Foreign Decrees (2025-26 Legal Guide) Divorce is complicated, and for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), it comes with its own set of set-backs. Filing for divorce in India while living abroad involves navigating legal procedures, understanding jurisdiction rules, and handling documentation…
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 8) overturned the conviction and death penalty of Dashwanth, accused in the 2017 rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl in Chennai. The Court said the prosecution “miserably failed to prove the vital circumstances,” ordering his immediate release. NEW DELHI: In a major judgment, the Supreme Court of India today…
A Delhi court has directed recovery of possession of a house from the ex-wife, citing violation of the mutual divorce settlement that included full and final payment of ₹11 lakh. NEW DELHI: In a landmark victory for men’s rights, the Shahdara Family Court has ordered the recovery of the first floor of a Hapur house…
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a PIL that demanded a special law to protect men from alleged misuse of women-centric laws. The bench found the plea to be vague, unsupported by evidence, and not fit to be treated as public interest litigation. UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…
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