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 Gujarat High Court has clarified that the six-month cooling-off period under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act is not compulsory in all cases. The Court held that forcing such waiting where reunion is impossible only increases mental suffering. Gujarat High Court Ends Forced Waiting in Dead Marriages: The Gujarat High Court has set…
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband’s foreign income cannot be simply converted into Indian currency to fix maintenance. The Court stressed that cost of living abroad and real circumstances must be considered before deciding maintenance. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has clearly held that a Husband Foreign Salary earned in foreign…
भारतीय अदालतें मानती हैं कि शिक्षित और सक्षम पत्नी काम कर सकती है, फिर भी व्यवहार में भरण-पोषण का बोझ पति पर ही डाला जाता है। कानून में मान्यता और ज़मीनी हकीकत के बीच यही अंतर पुरुषों की सबसे बड़ी कानूनी पीड़ा बन चुका है। नई दिल्ली: भारत में मेंटेनेंस के कानूनों का उद्देश्य वैवाहिक […]
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that long separation and pending dowry cases alone do not prove cruelty or desertion. The husband’s divorce appeal was dismissed for lack of evidence. RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court has made it clear that a long period of separation between husband and wife, or the mere existence of a dowry…
Delhi High Court warns that false sexual offence complaints harm not just the accused but also genuine women victims. Court says misuse of law creates public doubt and weakens justice for real survivors. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made strong and important observations on the serious impact of false Rape Cases and false…
Indian courts recognise education and earning capacity, yet husbands are still routinely ordered to pay maintenance.Interim orders, delays, and cautious judicial approaches continue to place the financial burden squarely on men. Educated Wife & Maintenance: Maintenance laws in India were enacted to prevent financial destitution and preserve basic human dignity after marital breakdown. They were […]
The Kerala High Court ruled that child custody decisions must focus only on the child’s best interests, not the gender of the parent. The Court stressed that children need equal emotional and physical support from both parents. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has clearly stated that child custody disputes should never be decided based on…
The Delhi High Court ruled that false rape cases cause irreversible damage to the accused, including loss of reputation, liberty, and mental health, which cannot be undone by mere discharge. The Court directed recovery of interim victim compensation in cases where rape allegations are withdrawn or found false, warning against misuse of public funds and…
When the wife of a murdered man chooses not to pursue criminal proceedings, an uncle cannot claim “victim” status. The Allahabad High Court held that the closest legal heir’s decision brings legal finality and bars third-party intervention. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court clarified who can legally speak for a deceased victim in criminal proceedings. The…
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