Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Facing an interim maintenance application? Learn how a husband should draft his reply under BNSS, HMA and DV Act using income proof, disclosures and Supreme Court law.
Can rude office language become a criminal sexual harassment case? Punjab & Haryana High Court gives an important answer that may surprise many readers. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that using the words âf*** offâ during an office dispute may be rude and unacceptable, but it does not automatically become sexualâŚ
The Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the fatherâs custody after finding that the mother failed to clearly explain who would care for the child and how the child would be managed if custody was handed over to her. NEW DELHI: The Punjab & Haryana High Court, through Justice Gurvinder Singh Gill and Justice RameshâŚ
The Allahabad High Court not only dismissed the husbandâs petition but also imposed heavy costs of âš15 lakh. Would a financially dependent wife have received the same treatment as the husband in this matter? PRAYGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Vinod Diwakar, passed an order that courts must carefully examine facts and should notâŚ
An NRI husband in Canada facing 498A IPC or Section 85 BNS FIR in India must preserve evidence, check jurisdiction, avoid police panic, seek anticipatory bail, respond legally to notices, and prevent LOC/NBW escalation. NEW DELHI: When an NRI husband sitting in Canada hears that a 498A FIR has been registered in India, the first [âŚ]
Can punishment truly be called justice if it leaves a man unable to feed himself? Bombay High Court held that punishment must be proportionate and should not push an employee into poverty and helplessness. Mumbai: The Bombay High Court, in an important judgment by Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Hiten Venegavkar, gave major relief toâŚ
Can a wife accused of attempting to kill her husband still claim maintenance? Punjab & Haryana High Court has now stayed such an order. The case has raised serious questions on misuse of legal remedies while a criminal trial is already going on. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed an earlier orderâŚ
Can claiming low salary save a husband from maintenance? Delhi High Court gave a strong answer in this case. Court found hidden financial details and upheld âš13,000 monthly support orderâfull facts may surprise readers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance by claiming low income while hidingâŚ
Can maternal relatives keep a child away from his father after the mother dies? Allahabad High Court gave a clear answer and ordered custody to the father. The Court also protected family bonding by giving visitation rights to maternal relatives. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that after the death of the mother, theâŚ
Can a husband avoid maintenance after winning a 498A case? MP High Court has given a clear answer. Court said acquittal alone does not end duty to support wife and child if they cannot maintain themselves. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that if a husband is acquitted in a cruelty case underâŚ
Every case is different. Book a consultation with Shonee Kapoor for specific, practical guidance.
