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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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DNA Test Denied: No Grounds to Question Child’s Legitimacy Without Plea of ‘No Access’

The Bombay High Court cancelled a Family Court’s order that allowed a DNA test to check if a child was born from the husband. The Court said that unless the husband clearly says he had no physical relationship (access) with his wife during the time the child could’ve been conceived, such a test cannot be […]

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Courts Caution Against Misuse of Rape Laws in Relationship Disputes

The Kerala High Court gave anticipatory bail to a 24-year-old man who was accused of rape. The Court found that the woman had willingly entered into a relationship with him and stayed with him at hotels. It said such consensual relationships should not later be treated as rape just because things didn’t work out. Brief […]

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Home Loan EMIs & Family Duties Don’t Reduce a Man’s Maintenance Responsibility

The Delhi High Court ruled that a man can’t reduce or avoid paying maintenance to his wife and child just because he’s paying EMIs or claiming financial pressure from supporting his parents. Voluntary expenses like home loans or vague claims of parental dependency don’t override a legal duty to maintain one’s family. However, the Court […]

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Unrealistic Maintenance Ordered Despite Wife’s Own Income

The Bombay High Court upheld a Family Court’s order directing a husband to pay ₹15,000/month interim maintenance to his estranged wife, despite her own income and the husband’s claim of financial burden. The court found the wife’s earnings insufficient to maintain the lifestyle she had in the matrimonial home. Brief Facts of the Case The […]

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When Allegations Don’t Add Up: Court Quashes Case Based on False Cruelty Charges

The Bombay High Court quashed a criminal case filed by a woman against her husband and his family, saying the complaint seemed exaggerated, vague, and filed with evil intent. The Court found that the woman hid her own job and gave a twisted version of events, and the police didn’t even bother to check the […]

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Police Officers Asked to Pay for Alleged Custody Abuse Without Solid Proof

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 […]

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Court Grants Interim Custody of Daughter to Mother, Highlights Deceitful Conduct by Father

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. […]

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Kerala High Court Quashes POCSO Case Against 79-Year-Old Doctor Over Medical Examination Misunderstanding

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. […]

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Father Not Just a Visitor: Kerala High Court Affirms His Right to Be Actively Involved

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 […]

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Madras High Court: Allegations in Marriage Enough to End a Man’s Government Job

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that government departments can treat matrimonial disputes as misconduct when assessing an employee’s service. The judgment came after a contractual Dental Assistant lost his job following a criminal case filed by his wife. Despite no conviction, the court upheld his disengagement, stating that personal conduct—even […]

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