Can a father escape paying maintenance because he has no job? Or does the law assume he must earn and pay—no matter the ground reality? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court said claiming unemployment…
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…
Can a father escape paying maintenance because he has no job? Or does the law assume he must earn and pay—no matter the ground reality? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court said claiming unemployment…
Madras High Court refuses divorce citing lack of cruelty in early marital disputes — Does the law ignore a husband’s mental suffering by calling serious marital issues “adjustment problems”? MADURAI:…
Can a 15-year-old boy be treated like a criminal for a consensual relationship? High Court steps in—what did the girl’s own statement reveal that changed the case? NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand High Court…
The Punjab & Haryana High Court highlighted that a prolonged relationship without immediate complaint raises serious doubts about allegations of lack of consent. When both parties are educated adults,…
The Allahabad High Court’s ruling opens up a larger debate in maintenance jurisprudence — Is a maintenance claim valid when the legality of marriage itself is disputed? Talaq Valid: Justice Madan P…
Highlighting concerns over misuse of maintenance provisions, the Allahabad High Court stressed a balanced approach. What factors must courts consider before awarding maintenance to ensure it is not ex…
Can a man be kept in jail continuously just for unpaid maintenance, even when law limits custody? Allahabad High Court steps in—but what led to such prolonged detention? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High…
Bombay High Court has ruled that even allegations of abuse, threats, and marital disputes are not enough without clear intent to establish abetment to suicide. Why are serious allegations like abuse a…
Despite the Allahabad High Court recognizing shared parental duty, should the law continue to treat the father as the default payer even when the mother’s earnings are higher? The Allahabad High Court…
