Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
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Is alimony really fixed at 25% or decided randomly by courts? Or is there a deeper legal method that most people still don’t understand? NEW DELHI: In India, the biggest myth in divorce law is that maintenance is calculated by some fixed formula. It is not. There is no universal 25% rule, no automatic half-salary […]
If arrest is “not automatic” now, why are families still rushing for bail and protection? Is Section 85 BNS just a new label, while the pressure, fear, and misuse remain the same? NEW DELHI: After the new criminal laws came into force on 1 July 2024, many people started searching whether Section 498A has been […]
From arrest protection in 498A (85 BNS) cases to maintenance disclosure, child visitation, DV residence rights and foreign divorce validity, these 8 Indian court judgments can change a man’s legal strategy. NEW DELHI: Most men enter marriage thinking law will protect both sides equally. Most men learn the truth only after an FIR, a maintenance case, a domestic violence case, a custody battle, or a foreign divorce shock lands […]
Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Justice Neena Bansal Krishna Case Title: ABC vs XYZ Neutral Citation: 2026:DHC:1982 Case Numbers: CRL.M.C. 297/2021 & CRL.M.C. 485/2021 Judgement The aforesaid two Petitions under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as “Cr.P.C”) read with Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950 have […]
Madras High Court Bench: Hon’ble Justice N.anand Venkatesh & Justice P.dhanabal M. Senthilmurugan v. The Inspector of Police Case Number: Crl. A (MD) No. 638 of 2023 Judgement The sole accused assails the judgment of the the learned Sessions Virudhunagar District made in S.C.No.119 of 2018 dated 21.02.2023, wherein the appellant was convicted for offence […]
What if the case against you didn’t start at the police station—but months earlier inside your own home? These silent warning signs are where most men miss the moment everything turns against them. NEW DELHI: Most men do not see a matrimonial criminal case coming until the police call arrives, the Women Cell notice lands, […]
Laws Meant for Protection Are Destroying Innocent Men. An FIR is filed and a man’s life collapses before any evidence is tested. This is not about rare misuse; it’s a growing legal reality every husband must understand before it’s too late. NEW DELHI: Walk into any criminal court dealing with matrimonial disputes, and a pattern becomes immediately visible. A man often accompanied by ageing parents is not […]
Do NRI husbands really have to travel to India for every hearing in matrimonial cases? Indian courts have repeatedly clarified the legal position, and the reality may surprise many. NEW DELHI: Many people believe that an NRI husband accused in a matrimonial case must travel to India for every court hearing. Indian law does not mandate such constant physical presence. Courts frequently allow exemption […]
Indian law protects women under the Domestic Violence Act, but court judgments reveal a more complex truth about abuse within marriage. Several rulings show how cruelty, false complaints, and legal harassment can also destroy a husband’s life – something rarely discussed. NEW DELHI: Domestic violence is one of the most serious social and legal issues in India. However, a widely […]
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 […]
