Practical legal writing on 498A, matrimonial disputes, criminal allegations, maintenance, custody and Indian court procedure.
Can a husband seek divorce on grounds of mental cruelty after being acquitted in a Section 498A dowry harassment case? The Chhattisgarh High Court explained why acquittal alone…
Kerala High Court allowed preservation of a brain-dead husband’s sperm without consent due to urgency— raising concerns over men’s reproductive autonomy ERNAKULAM: In a…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that an adult woman’s choice is final and dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by her parents, as there was no illegal detention.…
Can a live-in relationship be called bigamy under law? Karnataka High Court gives a clear answer that may surprise many. What happens when allegations are made without proof of…
The Telangana High Court set aside the order directing DNA testing of a minor child in a divorce case, holding that the husband must prove adultery through other evidence. But…
In many matrimonial cases, entire families get dragged into criminal trials — even when no specific role is alleged. This Rajasthan High Court ruling explains why mere presence in…
Can a 13-year relationship later be called deception after both adults knew the facts? Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the FIR against an Army officer, raising important…
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of 4 men in a 1998 gang rape case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. But when decades…
The MP High Court ruled that denying service death benefits to a married daughter only because of her marital status is discriminatory. The Court ordered payment of ex-gratia and…
The Calcutta High Court upheld the man’s conviction, holding that circumstantial evidence sufficiently established responsibility for the woman’s death—but would the outcome have…
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