Can a husband’s dignity be attacked by an allegation of impotence? The Rajasthan High Court said such allegations hit a husband’s dignity, but when wife alleges impotence or…
Precedent analyses on Section 498A IPC, Section 125 CrPC & BNSS safeguards
Can a husband's restitution of conjugal rights petition protect him from a 498A dowry case? The Madhya Pradesh High Court denied the husband relief but quashed the FIR against his…
Can a husband’s dignity be attacked by an allegation of impotence? The Rajasthan High Court said such allegations hit a husband’s dignity, but when wife alleges impotence or…
Can a separate-living relative be prosecuted in a 498A case without proof of involvement? The Rajasthan High Court said No. A relative living separately from the couple cannot be…
A customer visits a sex worker. Can he automatically be charged with human trafficking? The Telangana High Court has now given a clear answer and explained when criminal liability…
Kerala High Court says No. Holding that a minor child’s wish to stay with the father is relevant, but custody cannot be decided on preference alone. The child’s welfare,…
Does filing Domestic Violence and Section 85 BNS cases in another district automatically justify transfer of a divorce case? Bombay High Court says No. holding that mere pendency…
The Kerala High Court clarified that Family Courts adjudicate disputes arising from existing marital and family relationships between living persons, while inheritance disputes…
Can legal heirs be forced to pay enhanced maintenance after a husband’s death? Bombay High Court says No. Legal heirs can be made to pay existing maintenance dues and arrears, but…
Can a wife continue living in her husband’s sister’s property after the husband himself moves out? The Delhi High Court has answered this question and clarified where residence…
Can a husband be ordered to pay maintenance even when he wasn’t guilty of cruelty? Bombay High Court says Yes, holding that a wife’s right to maintenance does not depend solely on…
