Bombay High Court Rules That Not All Cruelty or Harassment of a Wife Falls Under Section 498A of IPC
On Monday, September 23, the Bombay High Court acquitted a husband who had been convicted of abetting his wife’s suicide […]
Delhi HC: A Woman Leaving Her Job to Care for Family Doesn’t Relieve Husband of Maintenance Obligation, Even If She is Able-Bodied and Capable of Earning
The Delhi High Court stated that a husband must provide maintenance to his wife and children, even if the wife
Delhi High Court Rules Video Recording of Bail Proceedings Under SC/ST Act Is Mandatory, Including for Sexual Offences
Single-judge Justice Vikas Mahajan held that Section 15A(10) of SC/ST Act, which mandates video recording of proceedings, does not carve
Four Signs Your Partner Is Cheating on You, According to a Private Investigator
Infidelity can be one of the most devastating experiences in a relationship. If you suspect your partner is cheating, you’re
Section 125 CrPC | Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even if She Files for Divorce: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently noted that a wife cannot be denied maintenance solely because she seeks a divorce after
Gujarat High Court Observes Surge in Consensual Relationships Being Reported as Rape Cases
The Court was dealing with a case where a man had been accused of having committed rape by being in
What is a Gift Deed? | Differences Between Gift Deed and Wills
Effective succession and estate planning are essential to ensure that assets are distributed according to one’s wishes and that beneficiaries
Allahabad High Court Affirms Family Court’s Decision to Seek Expert Opinion on Wife’s Mental Health During Evidence Stage of Divorce Proceedings
Allahabad High Court directed for constitution of a team of doctors by the CMO within a period of one week
Law Minister: Centre to Review Domestic Violence Law for Misuse and Lack of Safeguards for Men
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal confirmed a review of BNS Sections 85 and 86, which replicate the repealed IPC
Allahabad High Court: Hindu Marriage Cannot Be Dissolved Like a Contract
The High Court criticised a family court’s decision to dissolve a Hindu marriage by adopting an oversimplistic approach. The Allahabad
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders ₹1 Lakh Fine on Woman for Non-Cooperation in Section 498A Case Quashing
The Court noted that the wife had already received ₹11 Lakh as full and final settlement from the husband and
Transgender individuals cannot invoke law penalizing sex under false promise of marriage: Himachal Pradesh High Court
It, therefore, granted bail to a man accused of establishing sexual relationship with a transgender person on the false promise
7 signs a woman isn’t a honest person, according to psychology
Honesty is a fundamental component of building and maintaining trust in personal and professional relationships. However, recognizing dishonesty can be
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Voluntary Loan Taken by Spouse Post-Separation to Reduce Net Salary Not Considered in Maintenance Calculation
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that loan deductions voluntarily taken by the respondent after the
Bombay HC Clears Man of Rape Charges, States No Reasonable Woman Would Visit Hotel Room on Initial Meeting
The Bombay High Court has cleared a man of rape charges, stating that the woman’s actions were not what one
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Well-Qualified Wife Should Not Remain Idle to Rely on Husband’s Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Tuesday, noted that well-qualified women should not remain idle or rely solely on their
Allahabad High Court Rules Husband’s Friend Not Subject to Prosecution for Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
The Court quashed criminal proceedings against a woman who was accused by her friend’s wife of interfering with their marriage.
Supreme Court: Section 498A IPC and Domestic Violence Laws Among the Most Misused
A Bench led by Justice BR Gavai made the observation while hearing a matrimonial dispute concerning maintenance. On Wednesday, the
Madhya Pradesh HC: Maintenance for Parents Unrelated to Property Given to Children
The Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the obligation to pay maintenance to parents is not contingent on the amount
Live-in couples are entitled to protection even if one partner is already married: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Division Bench gave the ruling while answering a reference made by a single-judge in a protection matter. The reference
PIL before Kerala High Court assails Section 69 BNS criminalising sex on false promise of marriage
The PIL has challenged Section 69 of BNS on the ground that it treats women as passive victims and violates