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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The Madras High Court agreed with the State Human Rights Commission’s decision asking two police officers to pay compensation for allegedly mistreating a man in custody. The Court said the officers’ challenge came too late and there was no need to interfere with the decision. Brief Facts of the Case In 2013, a man named […]
Madras High Court Justice J. Nisha Banu and Justice J. Nisha Banu D. Babu Rajendra Bose vs S. Mani on 12 June, 2025 Law Point: SHRC recommendations under Section 18 are binding, enforceable, and government must act or seek judicial review JUDGEMENT 1. Under challenge in both the writ petitions is the order dated 13.11.2018 […]
India is quietly witnessing a devastating crisis—one that hides behind the curtain of silence, stigma, and legal misuse. As male suicide rates continue to rise, particularly among married men, the nation must confront an uncomfortable truth: our legal system, meant to protect the vulnerable, is increasingly being weaponised against Mens Lives. The Stark Reality Over […]
Allahabad High Court Justice Hon’ble Vinod Diwakar xxxxx vs State of U.P. and Another on 30 May, 2025 Law Point: JUDGEMENT 1. Heard Ms. Vijeta Singh, learned counsel for the applicant no.1, Mr. Chandan Sharma assisted by Mr. Shubham Tripathi, learned counsel for the opposite party no.2, learned A.G.A. for the Staterespondent, and perused the […]
The Allahabad High Court, in a significant ruling, transferred interim custody of a 12-year-old girl to her mother, citing the father’s manipulative conduct in separating the child from the mother. The Court emphasized the child’s emotional needs during puberty and the mother’s unique role, noting that custody with the mother serves the child’s best interests. […]
Kerala High Court Justice Hon’ble G. Girish Dr.C.M.Aboobacker vs State of Kerala on 17 June, 2025 Law Point: Medical act without sexual intent, done with guardian’s consent, not punishable under POCSO Section 41. JUDGEMENT 1. The petitioner is the accused in S.C.No.735/2023 on the files of the Fast Track Special Court (POCSO Act), Kozhikode. The […]
The Kerala High Court quashed the POCSO proceedings against an elderly pediatrician accused of sexual assault during a clinical examination. The Court found that the alleged acts took place in the presence of the girl’s mother and sister, with no evidence of sexual intent, and observed that the situation might have stemmed from a misunderstanding. […]
The Kerala High Court closed a contempt petition filed by a father alleging denial of access to his special-needs child, clarifying instead that he retains the right to be involved in the child’s therapy and schooling. The Court reminded both parents that while marriages may end, parental responsibilities endure, especially when a child requires special […]
Kerala High Court Justice Hon’ble Devan Ramachandran Judge & M.B.Snehalatha Judge Navin Scariah vs Priya Abraham on 17 June, 2025 Law Point: Court prioritizes child’s welfare, ensuring both parents participate in therapy, education, and care post-divorce. JUDGEMENT 1. The petitioner says that he has approached this Court through this contempt case under the impression – which […]
Madras High Court Justice Hon’ble S.M.Subramaniam & Hon’ble Dr.Justice A.D.Maria Clete Mr.V.OM Prakash Government Advocate vs Mr.K.R.Laxman on 17 June, 2025 Law Point: JUDGEMENT 1. The present writ appeal has been instituted challenging the writ order dated 01.02.2018, passed in W.P.(MD) No.248 of 2018. 2. The respondents in the said writ petition are the appellants […]
