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.
Delhi High Court ordered that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC should run from the date of filing of the application, while prolonged proceedings can still result in years of accumulated arrears and financial strain on husbands. NEW DELHI: In an important ruling on maintenance law, the Delhi High Court held that maintenance should normally be granted from the date when the application is filed. The…
Can a woman’s lifestyle or past photos be used against a husband in a dowry case? The Karnataka High Court raised sharp questions during a hearing that may affect how such disputes are argued in court. BENGALURU: During the hearing of a dowry harassment case, the Karnataka High Court made an observation that a woman dancing in a pub or wearing…
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings against the husband’s aunt and cousin, ruling that vague allegations and normal family disagreements do not constitute cruelty under Section 498A, and cautioning against dragging distant relatives into matrimonial disputes without evidence. NEW DELHI: Justice Amit Mahajan of the Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the husband’s aunt and her daughter in a dowry harassment…
The Madras High Court acquitted the woman after finding the prosecution failed to prove the “last seen together” link. While the court rightly insisted on proof rather than assumptions, the same strict standards are rarely seen when men face accusations in such Case. Husband Murder Case: The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), in a judgment delivered by Justice N. Anand Venkatesh and Justice…
After an Indian father lost contact with his child when the mother allegedly took the minor to Russia despite joint custody orders, the Supreme Court asked authorities to pursue diplomatic efforts so the father can at least connect with his child through a video link. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on March 9 dealt with a…
Did Hansika Motwani walk away from her marriage without asking for a single rupee in alimony? The Bandra Family Court has now granted divorce, but what exactly happened between the actor and businessman Sohael Khaturiya? MAHARASHTRA: Actor Hansika Motwani and businessman Sohael Khaturiya have officially divorced after three years of marriage. The divorce was granted by a family court in Bandra, Mumbai. Hansika’s lawyer, Adnan Shaikh, confirmed the…
The Bombay High Court placed the infant with the mother due to breastfeeding dependency, raising concerns about whether fathers’ caregiving roles receive fair consideration in child custody disputes. MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court, in a case heard by Justice S. V. Kotwal and Justice Sandeep V. Marne, dealt with a custody dispute involving a very young child. The Court was approached through a habeas corpus…
After accepting a settlement and living separately for decades, a fresh maintenance claim reached the courts. The High Court examined the old agreement and the conduct of the parties, raising a larger question about how long past settlements can be reopened. JAMMU: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, in a judgment delivered by Justice Sanjay Parihar, dealt…
The Gujarat High Court confirmed that Family Courts can rely on CCTV footage even without the mandatory Section 65B certificate when deciding matrimonial disputes. But if strict evidentiary safeguards can be relaxed in such serious allegations, an uncomfortable question arises about how far procedural protection truly extends in marital litigation. Divorce Upheld: The Gujarat High Court, in…
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