The Bombay High Court ruled that inflated maintenance cannot be fixed only on the basis of a husband’s high salary. The amount must match the real needs of the wife and children, not a fixed percentag…
Precedent analyses on Section 498A IPC, Section 125 CrPC & BNSS safeguards
Can a disabled husband's complaint against his ex-wife be dismissed without examining his allegations of repeated humiliation? The Delhi High Court has revived his case, raising an important question…
The Bombay High Court ruled that inflated maintenance cannot be fixed only on the basis of a husband’s high salary. The amount must match the real needs of the wife and children, not a fixed percentag…
The Supreme Court allowed the husband’s transfer petitions and shifted the divorce cases from Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, to Gurugram, Haryana. The order highlights convenience, pending proceedings, and ensur…
The Punjab & Haryana High Court refused to further increase maintenance and directed the wife to use 10% of the amount for skill development. The Court said maintenance is meant for dignity and self-r…
The Supreme Court has permitted an accused in a matrimonial case under IPC 498A to travel abroad for employment, holding that mere pendency of investigation cannot destroy a person’s career. The Court…
Karnataka High Court has adopted the Calcutta High Court’s Child Access and Custody Guidelines 2025 as an interim measure. The move ensures uniform, child-centric custody practices until the Union Gov…
The Bombay High Court ruled that a financially independent working wife cannot claim interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. However, the Court ordered that child maintenance m…
The Supreme Court has restored conviction in a dowry death case and issued nationwide directions to fight the dowry system. The Court stressed education, accountability, and awareness to end this deep…
The Supreme Court has dissolved a marriage after 24 years of separation, holding that prolonged litigation and complete breakdown make the marriage meaningless. The Court said keeping such marriages a…
The Supreme Court has said dowry remains widespread despite strict laws, which are both ineffective and misused. The Court restored convictions in a 24-year-old dowry death case and issued nationwide…
