Khanna Court Throws Out NRI Wife’s Complaint

Domestic Violence Case | “We Have No Jurisdiction. You Cannot Misuse System & File Cases Anywhere You Want”: Khanna Court Throws Out NRI Wife’s Complaint

Vaibhav OjhaNovember 19, 2025November 19, 20250

A Khanna court dismissed an NRI wife’s domestic violence case after finding she lived in Australia, not Khanna. The verdict reinforces how false or mis-filed cases misuse the system and drain husbands’ time and money. PUNJAB: A recent order from the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Khanna, has once again highlighted how domestic violence complaints are often…

Wife Gets Maintenance Despite Prior Marriage Claim: HP HC

Domestic Violence Case | Wife’s Alleged Prior Marriage No Defence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Obligation Of Husband

News DeskApril 9, 2026April 9, 20260

Even when the marriage itself is under dispute, does the husband still remain financially liable? The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that legal annulment is necessary to deny marital obligations. SHIMLA: In a recent judgment, Justice Sandeep Sharma of the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a husband’s plea and upheld maintenance granted to the wife…

Husband Must Reveal Income in Maintenance Cases HC

Domestic Violence Case | “Disclosure of Income is Important in Maintenance Cases. Magistrate Can Force Husband to Give Details of His Income & Property”: Allahabad HC

News DeskMarch 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Allahabad High Court ruling raises a critical question on financial disclosure in matrimonial disputes- Can a wife’s domestic violence case take away a husband’s right to financial privacy? Maintenance Case: The Allahabad High Court, through Justice Brij Raj Singh at its Lucknow bench, set aside a magistrate’s order and reopened a wife’s demand for her husband’s financial records in…

2nd Husband Help 1st in False DV Case, Court Reject wife Claim

2nd Husband Turns Witness And Helps Wife’s 1st Husband In False Domestic Violence Case: Mumbai Court Rejects Woman’s Claim

News DeskMarch 24, 2026March 24, 20260

Can a woman claim money from her first husband even after remarriage is proved in court? What happened when the second husband himself confirmed the truth and changed the entire case? MUMBAI: A woman approached the Mumbai court seeking monetary relief from her estranged husband under the Domestic Violence Act, claiming that she was subjected…

Matrimonial Cruelty Is Continuing Offence 498A IPC Kerala HC

Section 498A IPC Treats Cruelty as Continuing Offence; Matrimonial Cruelty Cases Cannot Be Dismissed Merely Due to Delay in Complaint: Kerala High Court

News DeskMarch 5, 2026March 5, 20260

Can a husband still face conviction even if the complaint is filed after a long delay? The Kerala High Court held that cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC is a continuing offence, so delay alone cannot be a ground to dismiss the case. ERNAKULAM: A recent judgment of the Kerala High Court delivered by…

False Domestic Violence Case: No Dowry Proof, Relative Freed

False Domestic Violence Case | “Omnibus Allegations & No Evidence Of Dowry Demand”: Dehradun Civil Court Discharges Husband’s Family

News DeskFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 20260

When vague accusations & False DV case filed by a wife replace facts, justice begins to separate truth from pressure tactics. A Dehradun court has now made it clear that without clear dates, incidents, or proof, the husband’s innocent family members cannot be dragged into litigation. False Domestic Violence Case: A Dehradun civil court recently…

Domestic Violence Case Returned: Court Slams Lack of Proof

Domestic Violence | Grossly Insufficient Material As No Clear Incident Details Found: Delhi Court Slams Wife & Returns Case

News DeskFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Did the complaint clearly state when and where the alleged violence happened? Or did the court find the entire foundation too weak to proceed? The Mahila Court at Karkardooma returned a Domestic Violence petition after questioning about how such cases are filed and sustained. NEW DELHI: In a recent order, a Mahila Court in East…

DV Case Dismissed for Lack of Evidence: Man Freed After 8 Yr

Domestic Violence Case Dismissed As Wife Fails To Prove Allegations Against Husband: Bengaluru Court Frees Man After 8 Years

News DeskFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 20260

An 8-year-long domestic violence battle ends with the Bengaluru court ruling that allegations were not backed by sufficient evidence. What happens when claims collapse under cross-examination? The answer may surprise many facing similar cases. DV Case Dismissed for Lack of Evidence: The Court of Shri Vishwanath Savadi, Judicial Magistrate First Class, Bengaluru, has dismissed a…

Domestic Violence Act Misused By Wife: Delhi HC

Domestic Violence Act Cannot Be Misused By Woman To Re-Enter Abandoned Matrimonial Home: Delhi High Court Rejects Wife’s Plea

News DeskFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 20260

The Delhi High Court held that the Domestic Violence Act cannot be used to forcibly reclaim a previously vacated matrimonial home when suitable alternate accommodation is available. The Court emphasised that Section 19 relief is discretionary and cannot disturb the settled possession of current occupants. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Ravinder Dudeja,…

Adultery Can’t Stop Wife's Maintenance: Delhi HC

Interim Maintenance Continues Despite Adultery Claims, But Wife Must Refund Amount If Allegations Are Proved: Delhi High Court Cites Domestic Violence Act

News DeskFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 20260

The Delhi High Court has ruled that unproven adultery allegations cannot stop interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, if adultery is later proved in trial, the wife must return the entire maintenance amount with interest. New Delhi: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment that directly affects…