Zero FIR and Online Complaints: New Criminal Laws Effective
Starting July 1, India will see the implementation of three new criminal laws aimed at modernizing the justice system. These […]
Delhi High Court: Allowing rape FIRs to be quashed through monetary settlements implies that justice can be bought
The High Court refused to quash a case registered under Section 376 IPC even as the victim and the accused
The Comprehensive Guide to Shared Parenting
In recent decades, the concept of shared parenting has gained considerable traction as a preferred arrangement following the separation or
Balancing Work and Litigation with a Difficult Ex-Spouse: A Guide for Leaders
Navigating the intersection of professional responsibilities and personal legal challenges, especially when involving a difficult ex-spouse, presents a unique set
Madras HC: Live-in Relationship Between a Married and Unmarried Adult Lacks ‘Nature of Marriage’ Rights
Madras High Court has observed that by entering such a relationship, the appellant has committed an intentional tort, namely interference
False Promise of Marriage: Madras High Court Urges Courts to Prevent Misuse of Law Against Men
When dealing with cases of sex on false promise of marriage, courts have a two-fold duty to not just protect
Section 14(1) Hindu Succession Act: SC says Hindu women need possession and acquisition for full ownership of joint family property
“Such acquisition must be either by way of inheritance or devise, or at a partition or in lieu of maintenance
Kerala High Court Rules that Spouses Can Testify for Each Other in Civil Trials
Section 120 of the Indian Evidence Act permits the husband to give evidence in place and instead of his wife
Indian States with the Highest Divorce Rates: A Legal Perspective
Divorce rates in India have historically been low, reflecting strong societal norms and the sanctity of marriage. However, recent trends
A Bengaluru court has remanded Suraj Revanna to 14 days of judicial custody in a sexual abuse case
Magistrate KN Shivakumar passed the order today after a special Sunday hearing at his house located in National Games Village,
Woman Arrested for Blackmailing Former Bank CEO for ₹4 Crore
Thane: A woman has been arrested for allegedly extorting ₹4.39 crore from a retired CEO of a cooperative bank by
All About TEP (Tax Evasion Petition): Legal Aspects
Tax evasion is a serious offense that undermines the financial stability of a country by depriving it of crucial revenue.
Foreign nationals are not permitted to use Special Power of Attorney to file writ petitions in Indian courts, according to the Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a foreign national cannot appoint someone via a Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Bail to POCSO Accused to Marry Victim, Now an Adult and Mother
The Court said that the order was being passed taking into account the peculiar circumstances in the case including the
An Adult Can Marry or live with anyone of his or her choice Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has emphasized the fundamental right of adults to make personal choices regarding their life and relationships,
SC Grants Divorce Decree After Wife Reneges on Settlement and Ignores Mediation Agreement Terms
“The wife took advantage of the settlement executed before the Mediator and managed to get the matrimonial case instituted by
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Wife’s Denial of Physical Relations with Husband Constitutes Cruelty
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife’s refusal to engage in physical relations with her husband constitutes
Madras High Court Rules: Live-In Relationship with Married Man Not Equivalent to Marriage
The Madras High Court recently ruled that a live-in relationship between a married man and an unmarried woman does not
Kerala High Court: Offence Under 498A IPC Committed Abroad Requires Centre’s Sanction U/S 188 CrPC for Trial in India
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Trial Court should not continue with criminal prosecution under Section 498A of
Kerala High Court: Magistrate Must Clarify If Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act Is Provided Under CrPC Or HAMA
The Kerala High Court ruled that when a Magistrate orders maintenance for a daughter under Section 20(1)(d) of the Domestic
Section 498A Dilemma: Navigating India’s Bid for Modern Justice from a Men’s Perspective
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced, criminalizing cruelty towards married women by their spouses or in-laws. While