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 Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 74, 75(1)(i) and 296 BNS against a government officer, citing lack of independent witnesses, no medical corroboration, and doubtful allegations, holding that continuation would be an abuse of process of law. JABALPUR: In an order dated 13 February 2026, Justice Himanshu Joshi of the Madhya…
Does “Domestic Relationship” Under Section 2(f) Ensure an Efficacious Maintenance Remedy Without Formal Marriage? Bombay High Court held that maintenance can be granted even without formal proof of marriage, as cohabitation alone may create financial liability for husbands. AURANGABAD: In a judgment delivered on 16 February 2026, Justice Abhay S. Waghwase of the Bombay High…
Can a man’s entire family be prosecuted based on alleged assurances of marriage? The Punjab and Haryana High Court has drawn a sharp line, refusing to criminalise relatives without strong and direct evidence. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, through Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal, has refused to allow prosecution of the parents and grandmother…
After accepting a full and final divorce settlement in the United States, criminal proceedings agianst husband were pursued in India by the wife on the same matrimonial dispute. The Delhi High Court stepped in, but the larger question remains: how long can litigation continue after a settlement is signed and benefits are taken? NEW DELHI:…
Is this just a private marital dispute or the beginning of a high-stakes legal battle involving reputation, alimony and public image? What exactly has been alleged in court by actor Vijay’s wife, and how could this impact one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars? TAMIL NADU: Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, has approached the Chengalpettu…
For years, false rape and atrocity cases have been used as tools of intimidation, extortion and personal vendetta. The Supreme Court has now issued notice on a PIL demanding safeguards before more innocent men are destroyed by fabricated FIRs. A Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice…
Can a man earning just Rs 325 per day be forced to pay Rs 10,000 every month as maintenance? What did the Supreme Court say when he claimed it was impossible? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court yesterday (Feb 27) heard a maintenance case that has triggered serious debate across the country. In the matter, the…
Can the death of a legally wedded wife validate a void marriage that was invalid from the start? The Delhi High Court answers with a firm no. In a ruling that clarifies pension law under Army Regulations, the Court shut the door on claims arising from unlawful marriages — reinforcing that legality at inception is…
Can a husband escape maintenance by citing unemployment, financial strain, or parallel cases? The Andhra Pradesh High Court says NO – the obligation revives with every breach. AMARAVATI: Justice Dr. Y. Lakshmana Rao of the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s criminal revision challenging a Family Court order directing him to pay monthly maintenance…
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