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?
Justice Madan Pal Singh, Allahabad HC, draws a line between law and emotion, saying: A child husband can’t be punished for obligations he couldn’t legally fulfil. Allahabad High Court Maintenance Order: In a powerful and precedent setting decision, the Allahabad High Court has declared that a husband who was a minor at the time his…
Men’s Rights Milestone! The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court rules that a woman who accuses a man of rape cannot later demand maintenance; ending a growing trend of emotional and legal exploitation under Section 125 CrPC. JAMMU & KASHMIR: In a ruling hailed as a major victory for men’s rights and legal fairness,…
The Allahabad High Court ruled that everyday quarrels and emotional outbursts in marriage don’t amount to abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The court discharged the wife and her parents, calling the husband’s death a tragic result of ordinary marital discord, not criminal intent. Matrimonial Fights: The Allahabad High Court has clearly stated that…
Section 497’s fall was celebrated as liberty, but the aftermath tells a story of chaos, commerce, and crumbling trust. What happens when the law decides that betrayal is no longer a crime? When the Supreme Court struck down Section 497 of the IPC in Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), it called it “archaic”…
Two decades later, India’s landmark Domestic Violence law faces a tough question: is it still a shield for victims, or has it become a sword misused against families? The promise of protection now battles the reality of delays, misuse, and broken homes. When the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) came into…
The Supreme Court of India has given major relief to Madhya Pradesh officer Surendra Khawse by cancelling a false rape case filed against him. The court said the Rape FIR was “malicious, vexatious and filed with ulterior motives.” NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has delivered a very important judgment in the case of…
Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against 70-year-old Lt. Gen. Inderjit Singh (Retd.), calling the sexual assault allegations “baseless and absurd.” The court said dragging senior citizens into false cases causes injustice to society. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has given major relief to 70-year-old retired Army officer, Lt. Gen. Inderjit Singh, who was…
Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against 19-year-old Harsheeta Thakur, saying the dowry law must not be misused against innocent relatives. The judgment stressed that protecting women cannot become a reason to harass minors or distant family members. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect 19-year-old Harsheeta Thakur, saying she was…
Calcutta High Court issues new, detailed rules for child custody and parenting, ensuring equal rights and welfare for children of separated parents. The landmark decision focuses on “what truly matters — the child’s best interest.” WEST BENGAL: In a historic decision for children’s rights (Child Custody), the Calcutta High Court has introduced a complete set…
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