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?
Can a husband’s entire family be forced into criminal litigation without any specific allegations against them? The Delhi Court answered in the negative, discharging the husband and his family after finding no specific evidence of cruelty or a clear dowry demand. NEW DELHI: A Delhi Mahila Court presidedover by Ms Ritika Kansal, Judicial Magistrate First…
What percentage of dowry cases are actually false? Examine RTI data, Supreme Court observations, conviction rates, and the legal reality behind Section 498A cases in India. NEW DELHI: One of the most common questions I am asked is: “What percentage of dowry cases are false?” The honest answer is simple. Nobody in India knows the […]
Do failed Domestic Violence allegations and unemployment end a husband’s financial responsibility? Delhi Court says No, orders ₹6,000 monthly maintenance for minor son NEW DELHI: A long-running matrimonial dispute that began more than a decade ago led to a Delhi Court examining whether a father could avoid child maintenance by claiming unemployment. Additional Sessions Judge…
498A and 406 IPC charges against a husband were dropped by a Delhi court—but what was missing from the allegations? The court found no prima facie offence after examining the FIR, witness statements and investigation records. Read the full story to know why. NEW DELHI: A husband was discharged from a dowry harassment and criminal…
Can a man’s marriage fail in court even when the woman says, “I want to go with him”? The MP High Court held that personal choice cannot cure the legal defect arising from the man’s age, and therefore the marriage could not be recognized. MADHYA PRADESH: In a judgment dated June 5, 2026, the Madhya…
Can a husband force his wife to return home through court in India? Know Section 9 HMA, restitution of conjugal rights, maintenance, divorce, and latest Supreme Court law. NEW DELHI: A husband can file a case asking the court to direct his wife to resume matrimonial life, but he cannot physically force her to return […]
Does a father’s consent have no value in issuing a child’s passport?Andhra Pradesh High Court says a child’s passport cannot be blocked merely due to the father’s non-consent when the prescribed declarations are filed and no court order prohibits issuance. DIVORCE AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Battu Devanand…
A man was taken from his home and kept in a police lockup for 24 hours—but was any crime even registered? The Allahabad High Court found serious violations of personal liberty and ordered compensation. What exactly happened? PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment delivered by Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Sanjiv Kumar, the Allahabad High Court held…
Is a school certificate alone enough to prove a girl’s age in a rape case?The J&K and Ladakh Court ruled that an unverified school certificate, without evidence showing the basis of the recorded date of birth, cannot conclusively establish minority. SRINAGAR: In a judgment dated April 24, 2026, Justice Sanjay Dhar of the High Court…
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