Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Can Wife Force Husband To Leave His Dependent Widowed Mother? The Calcutta High Court has now upheld the husband’s divorce after examining years of matrimonial disputes and repeated allegations against him and his family.
The Allahabad High Court set aside the criminal proceedings after examining the wife’s testimony and cross-examination, which exposed serious inconsistencies. If the victim herself is unaware of the complaint filed in her name, who is actually driving such prosecutions—and at whose cost? False 498A: The Allahabad High Court, in a ruling by Justice Brij Raj…
If elderly, medically unfit parents can be accused without proof, how safe is any family from misuse of 498A? The Calcutta High Court steps in to stop abuse of process, emphasizing that law cannot be misused as a pressure tactic in matrimonial conflicts against innocent family members. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court, presided over by…
80+ cases, jail, allegations from both sides – yet only one side pays ₹5 crore as alimony?When litigation turns into a battlefield, who really bears the final cost? Read the full Supreme Court report below of this divorce case which was called ‘Matrimonial Battle Of Mahabharata’. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India dissolved a…
The Gujarat High Court refused to interfere with a 660-day sentence for maintenance default. When inability to pay is openly acknowledged, does the law distinguish between financial incapacity and intentional neglect? AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court, in a judgment dated 06 April 2026, delivered by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dismissed a husband’s revision plea and…
Even when the marriage itself is under dispute, does the husband still remain financially liable? The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that legal annulment is necessary to deny marital obligations. SHIMLA: In a recent judgment, Justice Sandeep Sharma of the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s plea and upheld maintenance granted to the wife…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to enforce UK custody orders, prioritising child welfare. When a child is retained despite clear orders, how is a father supposed to reclaim his rights? AMARAVATI: In a cross-border child custody dispute, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy and Justice Tuhin Kumar Gedela, heard a…
Can your maintenance case suddenly be moved from a Family Court to a village court without your consent? Allahabad High Court says yes—if you don’t challenge the law itself, the transfer stands. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a significant judgment delivered by Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Swarupama Chaturvedi, has upheld the legality of…
When the wife has earning capacity and even adult sons who can earn, should the husband’s liability reduce or shift away? The Rajasthan High Court says no — Wife’s right to alimony remains independent and is not cancelled by her sons’ earning capacity. In a recent judgment dated 1 April 2026, the Rajasthan High Court…
Can a Section 498A IPC case be filed if the husband lives in Canada? Updated 2026 legal guide for NRI husbands on Indian jurisdiction, Section 85 BNS, arrest risk, sanction, and real court rulings. NEW DELHI: Yes. A criminal complaint for matrimonial cruelty can still be filed in India even if the husband is living […]
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