Bail Cannot Be Refused Solely On Grave Allegations: J&K & Ladakh High Court Frees Relatives Falsely Accused In POCSO Case
The J&K & Ladakh High Court granted bail to relatives in a POCSO case, noting their role was limited to…
Child Custody | Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition Allowed: Gujarat High Court Says Girl Child Below 5 Is Best Taken Care Of By Mother Only, Not Father
The Gujarat High Court allowed a mother’s habeas corpus petition for custody of her 4-year-old daughter, observing that a girl…
Matrimonial Dispute | Last-Minute Shifting Of Trial At Final Stage Is Highly Unjustified And Improper: Kerala HC Rejects Transfer Bid By Wife
A husband challenged the sudden transfer of a long-running matrimonial dispute after the case had already reached the final stage…
Child Custody Fight And Courts Can Scar Children Emotionally: MP High Court Allows Father To Meet Minor Son Outside Court Premises in Public Places
A father challenged an order that allowed him to meet his child only inside the Family Court premises. The MP…
Son’s Legal Status Cannot Be Denied Due To Parents’ Divorce Or Appointment Of Father’s Second Wife: Rajasthan High Court Upholds Compassionate Appointment
Can divorce between parents, living with the mother, or the father’s second wife getting a job defeat a son’s claim…
“Young boy ultimately bears the consequences”: Madras High Court Flags Harsh Impact of POCSO Cases in Consensual Adolescent Relationships, Quashes 20-Year POCSO Sentence
A boy sentenced to 20 years under POCSO and 5 years under Section 366 IPC in a consensual teenage relationship…
Father Remains Responsible, But His Identity Becomes Optional: Karnataka High Court Allows Alteration of Child’s Surname to Reflect Mother’s Lineage
Can a child surname reflect the mother’s lineage even when the biological father continues to legally exist? The Karnataka High…
Rescued Girl Not Safe With Mother: Karnataka High Court Rejects Custody Bid Amid Allegations of Prostitution Exploitation
Can a rescued girl be handed over to her mother amid allegations that the mother forced her into prostitution? The…
Section 498A IPC Treats Cruelty as Continuing Offence; Matrimonial Cruelty Cases Cannot Be Dismissed Merely Due to Delay in Complaint: Kerala High Court
Can a husband still face conviction even if the complaint is filed after a long delay? The Kerala High Court…
Child Custody | Writ Courts Cannot Usurp Civil Court Powers, These Disputes Shouldn’t Be Decided By Habeas Corpus Unless Custody Is Illegally Retained: Orissa High Court
Can a parent use a writ petition to reclaim their child? The Orissa High Court says not unless the custody…
