Religion Cannot Decide Child Custody, Says Bombay HC, Dismisses Muslim Father’s Plea
The father, who sought the access to his three-year-old daughter, argued that under Muslim law, as the natural guardian, he […]
Calcutta HC Orders Wife to Pay ₹1 Lakh for False Remarriage Allegations
The Calcutta High Court’s circuit bench at Port Blair has ordered a woman to pay ₹1 lakh to her husband
Taunts by Sisters-in-law Over Childlessness Do Not Constitute Cruelty: Andhra Pradesh High Court
“Taunting on the ground of not being able to conceive cannot be taken as sufficient grounds for continuation of proceedings
Groping Attempt is Aggravated Sexual Assault, Not Rape: Calcutta High Court
The Court made the observation while suspending the conviction and sentence of a man who was found guilty by the
Grounds for Denial of Interim Maintenance and Alimony under Indian Law
In India, the law provides protective measures for spouses, particularly women, through provisions like Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure
Supreme Court Condemns Excessive Use of Dowry Allegations Against Relatives
In a significant observation, the Supreme Court on Wednesday drew attention to a troubling trend in which victims of dowry
Only Instant Triple Talaq Barred: Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Over Talaq-e-Ahsan
The Court made it clear that Talaq-e-Ahsan doesn’t violate the 2019 Act banning instant triple talaq. The Bombay High Court
लैंगिक अपराधों से बालकों का संरक्षण अधिनियम, 2012 | POCSO Act in Hindi
बच्चे किसी भी समाज का भविष्य होते हैं। उनका संरक्षण, विकास और शिक्षा समाज की प्राथमिक जिम्मेदारी होनी चाहिए। परंतु,
Occasional Taunts by In-Laws Not Cruelty, But Part of Family Life: Supreme Court
Courts must be circumspect in taking allegations made under Section 498A IPC at face value, particularly when a divorce case
8 Unique Habits of a Low-Quality Woman (According to Psychology)
In today’s fast-paced world, we often encounter different personalities. While some individuals radiate positivity, confidence, and self-awareness, others may exhibit
Allahabad HC on DV Case by Mother-in-Law Against Daughter-in-Law
In case a mother-in-law is harassed or physically or mentally tortured by the daughter-in-law or any other member of the
Section 14 of the HMA | Divorce Within 1 Year Allowed Only with Court’s Prior Permission
The statutory mandate under Section 14 of the HMA serves a crucial purpose in discouraging hasty dissolution of marriages and
Jammu & Kashmir High Court: Unmarried Adult Daughters Who Are Able-Bodied Not Entitled to Maintenance
Two unmarried daughters and a son of senior citizen in 2014 had moved the trial court for maintenance from their
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA) of 1956 is a pivotal law in India. It is aimed at safeguarding
Child Happy with Father: Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Mother’s Custody Plea
The Punjab & Haryana High Court was considering a Revision Petition against an order of the Family Court by which
Woman alleges husband’s ruckus; Delhi High Court fines her ₹50k for starting it
The Court observed that the woman who had filed the contempt petition against the husband and his parents had herself
Supreme Court: Marital Discord Alone Not Enough to Prove Abetment of Wife’s Suicide
Mere allegations of harassment or strained relations were not enough to sustain a conviction under Section 306 of Indian Penal
Defaming Husband Affects Wife Too; Couples Share Common Reputation: Supreme Court
In a recent civil case, the Supreme Court orally remarked that although a husband and wife have their own individual
Gujarat High Court: Section 26 HMA Bars Applications Under Section 25 GWA
The Gujarat High Court allowed a Civil Revision Application filed by the wife concerning the custody of a minor child
Understanding RTI Act, 2005 and Its Limits Under DPDP, 2023
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, marked a watershed moment in Indian governance by empowering citizens with the right
Supreme Court: Senior Citizens Act Mandates Maintenance, Not Eviction; Dismisses Elderly Mother’s Plea
In a landmark ruling that strikes a balance between the rights of senior citizens and the legal safeguards available to