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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Rajsthan High Court Bench: Hon’ble Justice Farjand Ali Ritu Khatri vs Navneet Khanna On January 20, 2026 Case Number: S.B. Criminal Revision Petition No. 1083/2024 Neutral Citation: 2026:RJ-JD:2380 Judgement By way of filing the instant revision petition, the petitioner assails the impugned order dated 22.07.2024 passed by the learned Presiding Officer, Family Court No. 1, […]
Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Justice Amit Mahajan, J Mrs. D J vs Mr. S J On December 23, 2025 Neutral Citation: 2025:DHC:11985 Case Number: CRL.REV.P. 768/2023 Judgement The present revision petitions have been filed assailing the Order dated 18.05.2023 (hereinafter ‘impugned order’), passed by the learned Family Court in MT No. 330/2022 vide […]
Indian law does not give automatic custody to the mother. A father can legally get child custody if he proves the “Welfare of Child” is safest with him. NEW DELHI: In India, child custody is not decided just because someone is a father or a mother. The only rule followed by Indian courts is the […]
NRI Men, Take Note: A Power-Packed Guide to Indian Maintenance Laws from Section 125 CrPC to Cross-Border Enforcement. Learn how to safeguard your finances, fight inflated claims, and navigate India’s legal maze from abroad like a pro. The NRI Man’s Handbook on Maintaining a Marriage While Living Abroad and Fighting at Home Although being an […]
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against in-laws wrongly implicated under Sections 498A, 377, and 506 IPC. The Court held that sweeping, vague allegations without specific details cannot form the basis of prosecution. This judgment sends a clear message—criminal law cannot be a tool for settling personal scores or harassing entire […]
The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) has ruled that a widowed sister-in-law cannot claim residence rights in a portion of property that has been validly bequeathed through a Will. While upholding her limited right to reside in the “shared household,” the Court carefully modified the order to ensure the applicant brother’s property rights are respected. […]
The Court granted bail to the accused, Guneet Singh, in a case filed under Section 69 BNS, where allegations of a sexual relationship on the false promise of marriage were made. The Court emphasized that long-term consensual relationships cannot automatically be equated with exploitation or deceit. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant alleged that […]
Court: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Bench: Hon’ble Mr Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, J. xxxxx & yyyyy On 08 September 2025 Law Point: Paramount consideration in child custody is welfare of minors, not parental conduct or financial status JUDGEMENT 1. The instant appeal arises out of an unfortunate dispute between the appellant herein […]
Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Dr. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Divya Sharma & Anr. Vs Mudit Vashishtha On 10 September 2025 Law Point: Court upheld ₹25,000 interim maintenance, relying on 2018–19 ITR, dismissing both spouses’ revision petitions JUDGEMENT 1. Vide this common judgment, this Court shall dispose of the cross-petitions filed by the petitioner […]
Court: Delhi High Court Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar xxxxx vs yyyyy On 29 August 2025 Law Point: Wife entitled to maintenance pendente lite despite qualifications; child-care responsibilities justify financial support JUDGEMENT 1. Through the present Appeal, the Appellant (Respondent’s wife) prays for setting aside the Order […]