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.
Can a BreakUp automatically turn a man into an accused under Section 306 IPC / 108 BNS for abetment of suicide? The Delhi High Court says NO; Unless clear instigation and direct intent are shown, criminal law cannot replace emotional disappointment. NEW DELHI: Justice Manoj Jain of the Delhi High Court granted regular bail to…
Can a foreign court force an Indian husband to give away crores under a law not valid in India? Delhi Court says NO. Orders Shikhar Dhawan’s ex-wife to return of ₹5.72 crore and calls Australian property orders illegal here. NEW DELHI: A major legal relief has come for Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan after a Delhi…
Did the complaint clearly state when and where the alleged violence happened? Or did the court find the entire foundation too weak to proceed? The Mahila Court at Karkardooma returned a Domestic Violence petition after questioning about how such cases are filed and sustained. NEW DELHI: In a recent order, a Mahila Court in East…
A consensual relationship that later failed was converted into criminal prosecution under Section 69 BNS, but the Telangana High Court intervened and quashed the FIR after parties settled the dispute. The ruling raises critical questions on misuse of promise-to-marry provisions and highlights how criminal law can impact men even in consensual relationships. False Promise of…
Can a man be jailed for refusing marriage after a horoscope mismatch – even after a relationship?Delhi High Court says such refusal may amount to offence if promises were earlier made. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has ruled that if a man refuses to marry a woman after physical relations, and later cites kundali…
Can allegations from a previous marriage be used to convict a man in a dowry death case? The Delhi High Court says NO and explains why evidence, not emotion, decides criminal liability. Dowry Death: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Madhu Jain, dismissed the State’s appeal…
Can a child be stopped to carry the name of a father? In a judgment, the Bombay High Court says identity must reflect reality, not outdated formats. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court has ruled that a child who is raised only by her mother cannot be forced to carry the father’s name or caste in…
The Delhi High Court denied family pension to the parents of a deceased CRPF constable, holding that a remarried childless widow continues to be entitled under Rule 54 of the CCS Rules. Does this interpretation ensure justice for dependent elderly parents, or leave them unprotected under rigid pension rules? CRPF Jawan Death:: The Delhi High…
Can a man convicted of dowry death still claim his wife’s property because the statute is silent? The Kerala High Court answers by applying justice beyond legislative silence, raising deeper questions about inheritance law and judicial discretion. Husband Convicted Under 498A & 304B: Justice Easwaran S. of the Kerala High Court delivered a ruling on…
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