Can a court transfer the case file without deciding the prisoner’s custody? The Allahabad High Court held that an accused cannot remain in custody after a case transfer without…
Precedent analyses on Section 498A IPC, Section 125 CrPC & BNSS safeguards
Can a married woman celebrate Karwa Chauth with another man and still call it friendship? The Jaipur Family Court examined her conduct, the husband's allegations and the evidence…
Can a court transfer the case file without deciding the prisoner’s custody? The Allahabad High Court held that an accused cannot remain in custody after a case transfer without…
Did a failed mutual-consent divorce settlement lead to a criminal case against the husband? A Delhi court found serious contradictions in the wife’s allegations and discharged him…
Can minor children be denied maintenance only because wife is not entitled? MP High Court said No. And held that even if the wife is disqualified under Section 125(4) CrPC, the…
Can a daughter claim Oraon tribal property by calling her husband a Ghardamad? Supreme Court says No. Custom must be proved, not presumed. The Court held that an uncle-in-law’s…
Can a wife live separately and claim maintenance only because her husband gives attention to his parents and family? The Madhya Pradesh High Court said such a reason is not…
Can allegations of impotence, health issues, dowry articles and one simple injury automatically become a 498A and assault case? A Delhi Court said the material did not show grave…
The State of Meghalaya has challenged Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail, arguing that Raja’s murder during the honeymoon was not accidental but carefully planned. NEW DELHI: The Supreme…
Can a husband’s divorce victory on cruelty grounds quash the wife’s DV case? Allahabad High Court said No. Even if the husband has obtained divorce on cruelty grounds, that alone…
Can a same-sex couple claim tax exemption on gifts as “spouses” under the Income Tax Act without marriage being legally recognised? The Income Tax Department has told the Bombay…
