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 wifeās family guilty of abetment when there was no instigation or intentional aid?
Does a horoscope mismatch automatically make a marriage void? The Telangana High Court refused to declare the marriage null merely on this ground and instead granted divorce after finding that the relationship had irretrievably broken down. HYDERABAD: In a judgment delivered on May 4, 2026, a Division Bench of Justice K. Lakshman and Justice B.Rā¦.
A judge allegedly lost ā¹52 lakh after a Tinder romance turned into an alleged fraud. But why was the complaint filed in her maidās name, and where are the missing chats? The court refused bail to the accused, saying crucial evidence is still missing and the complete truth is yet to come out. NEW DELHI:ā¦
The Supreme Court has directed courts to prioritise the childās welfare by avoiding unnecessary psychological testing and carefully examining parental conduct first. NEW DELHI: In an important judgment aimed at protecting children involved in bitter custody disputes, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh, has laid down detailedā¦
Can a wife get her husbandās divorce case transferred merely by claiming inconvenience? The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that transfer cannot be granted as a matter of course when the wife fails to substantiate her inability to travel with convincing material. CHANDIGARH: In a judgment dated June 9, 2026, Justice Nidhi Gupta ofā¦
Men in live-in relationships face DV Act, maintenance, false promise to marry, property and criminal risks. Know Indian laws, case laws and precautions for 2026. NEW DELHI: Live-in relationships in India are no longer just private choices between two adults. They can become legal battles involving domestic violence allegations, maintenance claims, property disputes, false promise [ā¦]
Can a husband be prosecuted under Section 498A simply for bringing his relatives home? The Calcutta High Court said No, holding that caring for husbandās relatives is not cruelty by itself, but allowed the trial to continue due to other allegations in the charge sheet. KOLKATA: In a judgment dated June 8, 2026, Justice Chaitaliā¦
She wanted the case to end after marriage and sought to set aside his conviction. Can extraordinary circumstances change the outcome of a POCSO conviction? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside a conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act by using its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of theā¦
Can maintenance be awarded when a wife allegedly conceals her income? The Allahabad High Court said No, after finding contradictions in the wifeās income disclosures, the Court set aside her maintenance and directed the trial court to reconsider the matter. PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment delivered on 29 May 2026, Justice Achal Sachdev of the Allahabadā¦
Can a rape acquittal be treated as final proof that no further claims can arise from the same relationship? The Supreme Court says No, holding that paternity disputes must be decided independently on available evidence, including DNA testing where required. NEW DELHI: In a judgment dated May 29, 2026, Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nā¦.
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