Supreme Court: Family Courts Hold an Advantage in Child Custody Cases Compared to High Courts
The Supreme Court noted that Civil or Family Courts handling child custody cases have a more advantageous position than High […]
Distinction Between Section 498A and Domestic Violence: Understanding the Legal Framework in India
In India, the legal system provides specific provisions to protect women from domestic abuse and cruelty within their households. Two
High Court: No Spouse Should Be Expected to Stay in a Marriage at Risk of Malicious Prosecution
The Allahabad High Court ruled that no spouse should have to endure a marriage at Risk of Malicious Prosecution. PRAYAGRAJ:
No spouse is expected to remain in a marriage under the threat of a false criminal case: Allahabad High Court.
The Court was dealing with a case where it found that a woman had made reckless allegations of dowry harassment
Supreme Court: Estranged Indian Spouse Must Be Present to Process Foreigner’s OCI Application
The Court explained that the Visa Manual, 2021 mandated the presence of the Indian spouse for an interview by the
Supreme Court: Lawyers Shouldn’t Just Serve as Messengers for Their Clients
The Supreme Court of India criticized a lawyer representing the Maharashtra government in a land compensation case for submitting an
Allahabad High Court Rules That Wife’s Compulsion for Husband to Live in Separate Room Constitutes Cruelty
The Allahabad High Court recently noted that when a wife refuses to live with her husband and compels him live
What to Do If Your Wife Has Filed a 498A (Section 85 BNS) Case Against You
When your wife has filed a 498A (Section 85 BNS) of IPC, it’s essential to understand the gravity of the
Assam Enacts Bill Requiring Mandatory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces
The Bill was purportedly introduced to prevent child marriage, non-consensual marriages and polygamy among Muslims in the State. The Assam
Himachal Pradesh Approves Legislation to Increase Women’s Marriage Age to 21
The 2024 Bill seeks to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. On August 27, the Himachal Pradesh legislative
Complete denial of company to a spouse, without justifiable reason, constitutes cruelty and signifies the death of the spirit and soul of a Hindu marriage: Allahabad HC
“A Hindu marriage is a sacrament and not just a social contract where one partner abandons the other without reason
Supreme Court to consider granting alimony in cases of annulled marriages
Taking note of the series of conflicting judgments on the said issue, a Division Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and
When can Perjury be initiated?
James Kunjwal v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr. In the case at hand, FIR No. 109/2021 under section 376 and 506 under
Courts Should Not Look At Pay Package Of Parties Alone To Determine Amount Of Alimony: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that courts should not rely solely on the pay packages of the parties when determining
Kerala High Court Rules Settlement in Rape Case Invalid and Contrary to Public Policy
In a plea seeking quashing of a rape case, the Court considered the legality of agreements to settle public offences
Assam Government Proposes Bill to Repeal Muslim Marriage and Divorce Law in the State
The Bill states that the existing Act is prone to misuse, facilitating underage or forced marriages without the consent of
Ajmer Sex Scandal: POCSO Court Hands Down Life Sentences to Six After 32 Years
The scandal involved a series incidents of gang rape and exploitation of over 100 school and college girls aged 11
3 New Criminal Laws Come into Effect: Are States and Police Prepared to Implement Them?
On July 1, three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—replaced the colonial-era Indian
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules Court Can Grant Ad-Interim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC/Section 144 BNSS
However, the Court said such ad-interim maintenance must be granted only in exceptional cases. The Punjab and Haryana High Court
‘Put me in prison but I won’t return’: Techie who went missing from Bengaluru reveals domestic struggles
The techie who went missing from Bengaluru disclosed that he left home due to serious domestic problems with his wife.
Section 498A IPC is Now Reputed to be Lodged Against Entire Family to Pressurise- Employment Prospective Can’t be Denied Due to This: Allahabad HC
In a notable ruling, Justice J.J. Munir of the Allahabad High Court examined the issue of denying public employment to