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 J&K & Ladakh High Court granted bail to relatives in a POCSO case, noting their role was limited to allegedly giving shelter to an eloping couple. But it raises a troubling question—should relatives end up in jail merely for providing temporary shelter? JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Jammu, in…
Can strict legal rules alone solve bitter matrimonial battles in India? Delhi High Court Chief Justice explains why justice in such disputes often lies beyond the “four corners of law.” Chandigarh: Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya highlighted the complex reality of matrimonial disputes in India, stating that resolving such cases requires sensitivity…
The Gujarat High Court allowed a mother’s habeas corpus petition for custody of her 4-year-old daughter, observing that a girl below five is best taken care of by the mother. Such observations again raise a serious question—why do fathers repeatedly become the victims of this presumption and struggle to get equal consideration in child custody…
A husband challenged the sudden transfer of a long-running matrimonial dispute after the case had already reached the final stage of trial. The Kerala High Court stepped in and made it clear that such late attempts to shift courts cannot derail proceedings that are already nearing conclusion. ERNAKULAM: The Kerala High Court, in a judgment…
A father challenged an order that allowed him to meet his child only inside the Family Court premises. The MP High Court stepped in, calling courts emotionally intimidating for children and permitting meetings in public places instead. Courts Can Scar Children: In an order dated 24 February 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur,…
Can divorce between parents, living with the mother, or the father’s second wife getting a job defeat a son’s claim for compassionate appointment? The Rajasthan High Court said no, holding that the legal status of a son cannot be negated on such grounds. JODHPUR: A Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court comprising Acting Chief…
If a woman was allegedly facing constant dowry harassment, why did her family never complain to police earlier?The Calcutta High Court raises serious doubts and acquits the husband after finding major contradictions in witness statements. WEST BENGAL: In an important judgment, the Calcutta High Court has acquitted a husband in a 1987 dowry death case…
A boy sentenced to 20 years under POCSO and 5 years under Section 366 IPC in a consensual teenage relationship case was later acquitted due to faulty age proof. The bigger question remains — how long will consensual relationships keep turning into criminal cases against young men? MADURAI: In a recent judgment, Justice N. Mala…
How Men Are Branded Guilty Even Before the First Hearing.Unverified rumours around actor Vijay have already triggered a nationwide judgment against him. But when courts have not spoken yet, why is the public so quick to convict a man without evidence? NEW DELHI: In India, a man does not need a conviction to be treated […]
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