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 company terminate an employee for a pending 498A or Domestic Violence case in India? Know employee rights, employer powers, case laws and legal remedies. NEW DELHI: A pending 498A or Domestic Violence case is not a conviction. It is not proof of guilt. It is only an allegation until tested by evidence before […]
Can a woman’s residence rights override a mother-in-law’s ownership rights? Delhi High Court says No, residence protection cannot be used to defeat the legal rights of a property owner. NEW DELHI: In a judgment delivered on 1 June 2026, the Delhi High Court clarified an important legal position regarding the residence rights of a daughter-in-law…
A man was sentenced to 3 years in jail under Section 498A IPC. But did the prosecution actually prove cruelty? The Supreme Court found a major gap in the evidence and overturned the conviction. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a husband under Section 498A IPC, holding that merely not…
Acid Attack On Sleeping Husband Leaves Man Blind Forever: UP Court Awards Life Imprisonment To Wife Allegedly Involved In Extramarital Affair UTTAR PRADESH: In a judgment delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge Gopal Ji of the Fast Track Court at Chandausi, Sambhal, a woman was sentenced to life imprisonment for throwing acid on her…
Can a couple be forced to wait one year for divorce when there is no chance of reconciliation? The Delhi High Court observed that legal procedures should not prolong hardship and allowed waiver of the waiting period in a case involving exceptional circumstances. NEW DELHI: In an important judgment delivered on May 29, 2026, Justice…
The Kerala High Court entertained a mother’s Habeas Corpus petition, restored custody of the child, and reaffirmed that child custody disputes must be resolved through due process. Do fathers get the same urgency from courts in custody battles that mothers often receive when a child is taken away? KERALA: In a judgment dated June 1,…
False DV Act cases in India are often used to pressure husbands for money, property, residence and settlement. Know the law, case laws, rights and strategy. NEW DELHI: A law made to protect genuine victims should never become a weapon to destroy innocent husbands and their families. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, […]
Can removing a mangalsutra become a valid ground for divorce? Madras High Court answers while dismissing a wife’s appeal after decades of marital disputes. MADURAI: The Madras High Court has upheld a divorce granted to a husband, holding that the removal of a thali (mangalsutra) by a Hindu wife amounts to mental cruelty. Justice P….
Can a mediation settlement in Lok Adalat end a marriage and allow remarriage? Allahabad High Court clarifies why only a Family Court can legally grant a divorce decree. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has held that a Lok Adalat or District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) has no legal power to grant a divorce decree. The…
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