The Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the father’s custody after finding that the mother failed to clearly explain who would care for the child and how the child would be managed if custody was hande…
Precedent analyses on Section 498A IPC, Section 125 CrPC & BNSS safeguards
A husband questioned his son's paternity and sought a DNA test during his wife's domestic violence proceedings. The High Court rejected his application and imposed costs of ₹50,000. Can a husband's su…
The Punjab & Haryana High Court upheld the father’s custody after finding that the mother failed to clearly explain who would care for the child and how the child would be managed if custody was hande…
The Allahabad High Court not only dismissed the husband’s petition but also imposed heavy costs of ₹15 lakh. Would a financially dependent wife have received the same treatment as the husband in this…
Can punishment truly be called justice if it leaves a man unable to feed himself? Bombay High Court held that punishment must be proportionate and should not push an employee into poverty and helpless…
Can a wife accused of attempting to kill her husband still claim maintenance? Punjab & Haryana High Court has now stayed such an order. The case has raised serious questions on misuse of legal remedie…
Can claiming low salary save a husband from maintenance? Delhi High Court gave a strong answer in this case. Court found hidden financial details and upheld ₹13,000 monthly support order—full facts ma…
Can maternal relatives keep a child away from his father after the mother dies? Allahabad High Court gave a clear answer and ordered custody to the father. The Court also protected family bonding by g…
Can a husband avoid maintenance after winning a 498A case? MP High Court has given a clear answer. Court said acquittal alone does not end duty to support wife and child if they cannot maintain themse…
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has shaken family law debates by holding that no man can be compelled to pay maintenance once DNA proves he is not the biological father. The verdict raises serious que…
Can a husband be pushed into years of legal uncertainty even after obtaining a foreign divorce decree, only to face continued litigation in India? The Rajasthan High Court held that foreign divorce or…
