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?
Short and Crisp Summary The Supreme Court of India upheld the divorce between Lakshmeesha M.C. and Prabhavathi but imposed severe financial penalties on the husband. He must pay an additional ₹10 lakh on top of ₹20 lakh alimony, and the family home was given to the wife and son. If he fails to pay, the […]
Short Summary The Kerala High Court dismissed rape charges against Ajith, ruling that his relationship with the woman was consensual and not based on false promises. The five-year delay in filing the complaint, contradictory statements, and the woman later withdrawing her case raised doubts. This case highlights the misuse of rape laws and the need […]
Short Summary The Supreme Court of India dissolved the marriage between Kiran Jyot Maini and Anish Pramod Patel, citing irretrievable breakdown under Article 142 of the Constitution. Despite both being financially independent, the court ordered the husband to pay ₹2 crore as permanent alimony. The judgment raises questions about fairness in maintenance laws, particularly when […]
Summary The Orissa High Court refused to reduce the ₹15,000 per month maintenance that Bhupendra Singh Notey was ordered to pay his estranged wife and daughter. He argued he was unemployed and couldn’t afford it, but the court ruled that he was capable of earning and must continue payments. The judgment highlights how men often […]
The Bombay High Court has taken a crucial step by recognizing the harm caused by false rape cases. It directed the Maharashtra DGP to investigate a police officer accused of helping file fabricated rape cases. This case highlights a growing issue where rape laws are being misused to trap wealthy and professional men, leading to […]
In what could be a termed as a massive shift for precedential value of a Judgment, the Supreme Court recently emphasized the critical importance of explicitly stating the intended purpose and scope of a judgment within the judgment itself. In a significant observation, the Court elaborated that not every judicial pronouncement automatically qualifies as a […]
The Supreme Court repeated a significant observation regarding rape cases, emphasizing that when a conviction relies solely on the testimony of a single witness, particularly the victim herself, such evidence must inspire absolute confidence in the Court. The Court, while acknowledging the substantial weight given to victim statements in such sensitive cases, stressed the paramount importance of […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court (High Court) recently imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on a woman who filed a criminal complaint against her husband with malicious intent. The case highlights significant concerns about the misuse of legal processes and the importance of upholding judicial integrity. Brief facts of the case The marriage between […]
The laws in India related to Divorce were not codified for most religions till not a long time ago. Hindu Males were allowed unlimited polygamy till 1955 and till 1939 a Muslim Woman could not seek divorce from her husband basis their personal laws. Amongst the talks of Uniform Civil Code in the background, which […]
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