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?
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR filed by a woman against her ex-boyfriend after their relationship ended. She had accused him of rape case under POCSO, claiming she was a minor when the relationship began. However, the Court found that there was no proof, and the FIR was filed years later — only after the […]
In a long-pending divorce matter, where the wife refused to give consent for mutual divorce, the Supreme Court dissolved the marriage by using its extraordinary powers under Article 142. The Court clearly said – if a marriage is broken beyond repair, there’s no point in dragging it further. This judgment was a big step towards […]
The Supreme Court has set aside a condition imposed by the Jharkhand High Court that made the grant of anticipatory bail dependent on the husband resuming marital life with his wife. The apex court observed that such a condition is beyond the legal scope and could create further complications. Brief Facts of the Case Anil […]
In a matrimonial dispute where one party was accused of not following the court’s previous orders, the Supreme Court chose not to take strict contempt action. Instead, it sent both parties to mediation and appointed a retired High Court Chief Justice as the Mediator. Next hearing is after eight weeks. Brief Facts of the Case […]
In a recent judgment on 22 July 2025, the Hon’ble Supreme Court ended a long and painful legal fight between a husband and wife, Shivangi Bansal (an IPS officer) and Sahib Bansal. The Court dissolved their marriage, quashed all pending criminal and civil cases filed by both sides, granted custody of the daughter to the […]
Delhi High Court cancelled a criminal case under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Act filed against a retired Army officer, his wife, and daughter. The Court said the complaint was vague, without any proof, and seemed to be made only to harass the husband and his family after he filed for divorce. Brief Facts of […]
Supreme Court said that just because a Will is registered doesn’t mean it’s valid — especially if a man doesn’t mention his wife in it. The Court found the Will suspicious because Maya Singh didn’t write why he left out his wife. So, the land went to the wife, not the nephew. This case shows […]
The Supreme Court took quick and serious action after a Russian woman disappeared with her child, violating court orders. The Indian father was left helpless. The Court gave urgent orders to locate the child and stop the mother from leaving the country. Brief Facts of the Case The couple — a Russian wife and an […]
In a case from Janakpuri, Delhi, Vikrant Grewal was convicted under Sections 506 (Part II) and 509 IPC based on a neighbour’s complaint that he verbally threatened and insulted her modesty. The accused claimed that the allegations were false and arose from a rent dispute. Despite several investigation lapses, the absence of eyewitnesses, and admitted […]
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