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?
Summary In this case, the Allahabad High Court refused to cancel the domestic violence case filed by a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and her family. The court said that even a mother-in-law can file a case under the Domestic Violence Act if she is harassed. But the background shows a deeper issue: misuse of laws […]
Brief Summary In this case, the court acquitted xxxxxx of all charges under Sections 498A, 323, 406, and 506 IPC. The court found that the wife’s allegations were vague, unverified, and not backed by any solid evidence. No medical records, specific incidents, or proof of dowry demands were provided. The judge held that criminal law […]
Court: Supreme Court of India Case number: Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 1278 of 2016 Judges: Former CJI Mr. Deepak Misra, Justice Khanwilkar and Justice Dr DY Chandrachud Issue involved: Over ruling of an order passed in Krishna Veni Nagam versus Harish Nagam 2017(2) R.C.R.(Civil) 358 where it was held that there is no need to […]
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Criminal Misc. Petition No. 4666 of 2017 in Petitions For Special Leave To Appeal (Crl.) No. 10137 Of 2015 HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE DR. JUSTICE D.Y. CHANDRACHUD HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL DECIDED ON -06/04/2017 In the above mentioned case law the Apex Court held that the wife may […]
Summary The court exposed and dismissed the wife’s false claims, reaffirming that men cannot be presumed guilty without evidence. This judgment is a strong stand against legal misuse aimed at harassing husbands. Facts of the Case A wife accused her husband of cruelty, domestic violence, and dowry harassment while seeking maintenance. The husband denied all […]
Summary: In a crucial victory against false rape cases, the Allahabad High Court modified the summoning order, ruling that the allegations did not justify an attempted rape charge. The court recognized the misuse of stringent rape laws and downgraded the charges, preventing innocent men from being trapped in fabricated cases. This judgment highlights the growing […]
Summary: The Delhi High Court denied interim maintenance to a well-educated wife who deliberately remained unemployed to extract money from her husband. The court exposed the wife’s WhatsApp chats, where she plotted to stay jobless to secure alimony, proving her bad intent. Despite having a Master’s degree from Australia, prior work experience at KPMG Dubai, […]
Introduction Cruelty is a ground of divorce and a matrimonial relief under Hindu Laws. A wife or even a husband is entitled to present a petition for divorce before the Court in case of cruelty. According to the provisions of Sec. 13(1)(iA) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, any marriage solemnized whether before or after the commencement […]
Dispute over parking, allegations of sexual assault. The court penalised the petitioners for misusing the law Laishram Premila Devi & Ors Vs The State & Ors Year: 2021 Court: Delhi High Court Coram: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD INTRODUCTION: It is remarkable, righteous, refreshing rejuvenating to learn that while ruling explicitly and effectively that […]
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