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.
In many matrimonial cases, entire families get dragged into criminal trials — even when no specific role is alleged. This Rajasthan High Court ruling explains why mere presence in a matrimonial home cannot automatically make relatives accused under Section 498A. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Farjand Ali, set aside…
Can a 13-year relationship later be called deception after both adults knew the facts? Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the FIR against an Army officer, raising important observations on consent and long-term relationships. NEW DELHI: The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR filed against an Army officer who had been accused of engaging in…
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of 4 men in a 1998 gang rape case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. But when decades pass and the accused are finally acquitted, who restores the years of life lost to an unproven allegation? NEW DELHI: A Supreme Court bench…
The MP High Court ruled that denying service death benefits to a married daughter only because of her marital status is discriminatory. The Court ordered payment of ex-gratia and leave encashment to the petitioner. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal, held that a married daughter cannot be…
The Calcutta High Court upheld the man’s conviction, holding that circumstantial evidence sufficiently established responsibility for the woman’s death—but would the outcome have been same if the accused had been a woman? Life Sentence To Man: In a recent decision, the Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Rajasekhar Mantha and Justice Rai Chattopadhyay upheld the conviction of Md. Abdul Mottalab Mia in a murder case from Jalpaiguri, West…
Can normal marriage disagreements be treated as criminal cruelty under Section 498A? Karnataka High Court says NO – strong remarks expose how ordinary disputes can turn into criminal cases. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has clarified an important point regarding Section 498A of the IPC, stating that the law is meant only for serious cases…
The Jharkhand High Court set aside the Family Court’s shared parenting arrangement and granted the father only visitation rights, leaving him sidelined from his children’s lives during the dispute. Child Custody: The Jharkhand High Court, in a judgment delivered by a Division Bench of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Arun Kumar Rai, examined a matrimonial dispute involving divorce and…
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory menstrual leave across India, observing that forcing employers to provide such leave could discourage hiring women. The court said the issue lies in the policy domain of the government, leaving the final decision to lawmakers and ministries. Menstrual Leave Policy PIL: The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to…
Do NRI husbands really have to travel to India for every hearing in matrimonial cases? Indian courts have repeatedly clarified the legal position, and the reality may surprise many. NEW DELHI: Many people believe that an NRI husband accused in a matrimonial case must travel to India for every court hearing. Indian law does not mandate such constant physical presence. Courts frequently allow exemption […]
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