Litigants Do Not Have an Absolute Right to Appear as Party-in-Person: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The adversarial judicial system in India is fundamentally dependent on competence, integrity and ethical conduct of advocates, the Court said. […]
Atul Subhash Suicide: Allahabad High Court Grants Transit Anticipatory Bail to Estranged Wife’s Uncle
Subhash, a 34-year-old software engineer, had died by suicide in Bengaluru. The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted transit anticipatory
Decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights Alone Doesn’t Bar Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that a decree for restitution under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act,
Supreme Court: No Prior Approval Required to Prosecute Police for Filing False Cases
The Supreme Court has declared that prior sanction is unnecessary to prosecute police officers accused of filing false cases or
Kerala High Court: Serious Sexual Assault Cases Cannot Be Quashed Even with Survivor’s Consent
The order was passed in a case where a man was accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter several times
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Cruelty Case Filed by Wife Against Husband 3 Years After Leaving Matrimonial Home
The Calcutta High Court has dismisses cruelty case filed by a wife against her husband under Section 498A of the
Prolonged Separation and Breakdown of Marriage is Cruelty Under Section 13(1)(ia) HMA: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that prolonged separation, lack of cohabitation, irreparable breakdown of marriage, and bitterness between spouses
Atul Subhash Vs Nikita Singhania Case Study
Atul Subash Case Summary The tragic and deeply saddening bengaluru techie suicide of 34-year-old, Atul Subhash, has left many in
Rajasthan High Court: Criminal Complaints in Family Disputes Should Be Handled with Caution
Emphasis ought to be to encourage the enduring benefits of familial unity and cordiality, the Court said. The Rajasthan High
Supreme Court outlines 8 key factors for determining alimony amid Bengaluru techie case debate
The Supreme Court’s order comes amidst the ongoing controversy over the death of a Bengaluru-based techie, who accused his wife
Supreme Court: Section 498A Misused to Coerce Husband into Meeting Unreasonable Demands by Wives
The Court said that there is a growing trend to use the provision as a tool by women for unleashing
How To Apply For Certified Copies In Court
Getting certified copies of court records is a simple process, but you need to follow a few important steps. Certified
Kerala High Court: Oral Complaints Cannot Replace Written Complaints Under POSH Act
The Court opined that while oral complaints may be given in exceptional circumstances, it cannot be a routine substitute for
Understanding the Concept of a Shared Household in India
The “shared household in india” concept is relevant in Indian family and property law, particularly domestic violence, spousal rights, and
Bombay High Court: Medical Evidence Alone Insufficient for Conviction in Sexual Assault Cases
Justice GA Sanap held that while medical evidence can be used as corroborative evidence, it should not be considered the
How to Create a Will: A Comprehensive Guide
Create a will is one of the most important and responsible steps you can take to ensure that your assets
The Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 (GWA): A Legal Overview
The Guardian and Wards Act of 1890 (GWA) is a foundational piece of legislation in India that governs the appointment
Supreme Court: Refusal to Marry Does Not Constitute Abetment of Suicide
The Court observed that the deceased’s dying declaration contained no claims of a physical relationship or sexual intercourse with the
Supreme Court Cautions Courts to Prevent Over-Implication of Husband’s Distant Relatives
The Supreme Court has issued a caution to the lower courts, urging them to prevent the unnecessary implication of a
Supreme Court Highlights Concerning Trend of Filing Rape Cases After Consensual Relationships Sour
A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh flagged the “worrying trend” of attributing criminality to the
Delhi Court Directs Woman to Pay ₹15 Lakh in Defamation Case Filed by Ex-Husband
The case revolved around allegations of defamatory emails and chats that the ex-wife had purportedly sent, targeting her ex-husband. NEW