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 Rajasthan High Court granted divorce to the wife, holding that the husband’s repeated court absence and failure to pay maintenance amounted to mental cruelty. Does treating procedural default as cruelty overlook the real hardships men face with multiple cases, financial strain, and legal burdens? JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, in a ruling…
Can an entire family be dragged into a dowry case without clear proof? The Calcutta High Court says vague claims are not enough to force relatives into criminal trial. Read how the Court separated specific allegations from sweeping accusations in this important 498A ruling. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court partly quashed criminal proceedings in a…
Over a decade, 33 minor boys were allegedly groomed, abused, and exploited in Uttar Pradesh. The Special POCSO Court’s death sentence verdict exposes a disturbing pattern many failed to notice for years. Sexual Assault 33 Boys: A Banda court in Uttar Pradesh on 20 February 2026 sentenced two convicts, Rambhawan and his wife Durgawati, to…
Can a man be punished by presuming criminal intent merely because the woman was married? The Orissa High Court ruled otherwise, holding that once rape was not proved and the relationship was consensual, the conviction could not stand for lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt. Consensual Sex with Married Woman: The Orissa High Court at…
Can a matrimonial case be shifted merely because the wife claims inconvenience? The Madhya Pradesh High Court says NO and lays down a structured alternative that could reshape routine transfer petitions across India. Wife Convenience No Longer Paramount In Transfer Petition: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur, presided over by Justice Deepak Khot, recently…
In a powerful judgment, the Bombay High Court has quashed a 498A FIR filed by an educated wife against her husband and in-laws. The Court warned that misuse of dowry harassment laws weakens genuine cases and causes irreversible damage to innocent families. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court reinforcing judicial concern over the increasing misuse of…
Can RTI be used to access a spouse’s salary records? The Rajasthan High Court says no – unless there is overriding public interest. The ruling draws a firm line between transparency and personal financial privacy – raising key questions in matrimonial disputes. Husband Salary RTI Case: Justice Kuldeep Mathur of the Rajasthan High Court at…
A false criminal case can destroy your reputation, career and mental peace even before the court gives its final decision. This detailed legal guide explains how to rebuild your life step by step after acquittal, based on real laws and real courtroom experience. How to Rebuild Life After False Cases: Facing a false legal case […]
The Delhi High Court held that a homemaker cannot be termed idle merely for being educated and awarded ₹90,000 per month as interim maintenance. It clarified that earning potential is not equal to actual income. Why is earning capacity strictly examined for husbands, but rarely applied with the same standard to wives in maintenance cases?…
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