Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
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Learn the early warning signs of false 498A, BNS Section 85/86 and Domestic Violence cases in India, with Supreme Court case laws, legal strategy and evidence tips. NEW DELHI: False cases do not begin in court. They begin much earlier — in threats, recordings, planned allegations, selective messages, financial pressure, and sudden involvement of relatives. […]
Laws Meant for Protection Are Destroying Innocent Men. An FIR is filed and a man’s life collapses before any evidence is tested. This is not about rare misuse; it’s a growing legal reality every husband must understand before it’s too late. NEW DELHI: Walk into any criminal court dealing with matrimonial disputes, and a pattern becomes immediately visible. A man often accompanied by ageing parents is not […]
This detailed legal article explains step-by-step how an innocent husband can defend himself against a false Section 498A case in India, including bail, evidence, and counter-complaints. It also highlights judicial concerns and Supreme Court positions on misuse of the law. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced in 1983 to protect […]
Sexual Crimes in Delhi: For the last two days, I have been reading news of AAP MLAs demanding CCTV cameras in their office and homes. The said demand was accepted by the speaker, citing that they are under threat of being framed in false cases of molestation. At least 12 MLAs of the Aam Aadmi […]
Court: Jharkhand High Court Bench: JUSTICE D.P. Singh Falguni @ Anirudh Pradhan and Ors. vs. State of Bihar (Now Jharkhand) Law Point: The complainant had sexual intercourse with the Appellant even before marriage, proved that she had not been induced into marriage.More over,lack of material proof as regards the marriage,rendered the prosecutions story regarding mock […]
Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: JUSTICE Dr. AR. Lakshmanan & Altamas Kabir Ruma Chakraborty Vs. Sudha Rani Banerjee & Anr. Law Point: Wife cannot claim to be directly interested in tenanted suit premises by way of her entitlement towards maintenance which includes residence as per Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act : She is not […]
Court: GUJARAT HIGH COURT Bench: JUSTICE D.G. Karia DUDHIBEN MERAKHBHAI Vs. NATHABHAI HAZABHAI & ANR. Decided on 25 April 1996 Law Point: Wife is being supported and maintained by an adulterer — Husband has not sufficient means. Maintenance denied to wife. JUDGEMENT This revision application arises out of the proceedings under Section 24 of the […]
Court: Chhattisgarh High Court Bench: JUSTICE I.M. Quddusi & G. Minhajuddin Ashok Kumar Deshmukh Vs. Gayatri Decided on 11 April 2012 Law Point: Wife has an affair, lived with husband for only 18 days and then deserted him to live at maternal home. Divorce granted on ground of desertion. JUDGEMENT 1. This appeal has been […]
Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court Bench: JUSTICE S.B. Sakrikar Sudhakar Vs. Smt. Kalavati Decided on 04 May 2001 Law Point: Wife Left Her Matrimonial House on Her own Accord and Did Not Return to Her Husband In Spite of Efforts Made by Him. Reconciliation Not Possible : Decree of Divorce Granted. JUDGEMENT 1. The appellant […]
