Supreme Court rules that advocates can solemnize ‘self-respect marriages’ in their individual roles
The Court set aside a recent Madras High Court ruling which had held that lawyers cannot preside over such marriages […]
Family Court Authorized to Demand Medical Test Despite Marriage Solemnization Denial – Directs Husband’s Fertility Examination: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent civil revision petition, Justice B.S. Bhanumathi of the Andhra Pradesh High Court invoked a precedent from the
Section 498A: Guidelines for arrest in cruelty cases filed by wives issued by Calcutta High Court; emphasizes no automatic arrest
As per the notification issued on August 23, the High Court has ordered the State police to ensure that an
Comparative table of IPC provisions with Bharat Nyaya Sanitha
Overview of IPC and Bharat Nyaya Sanhita The Indian Penal Code (IPC), Passed in 1860, has been the Base of
Comparison Chart For Provision Relating To Electronic Evidence Under New Evidence Law
Sl. No. Old/Existing Provision New Provision under 2023 Law Definition of Document has included electronic & Digital records + illustration
A Glance At The Comparison Between New And Old Evidence Law
Sl. No. Old/Existing Provision New Provision under 2023 Law. 1) Act divided into 3 parts. Part-I; (Relevancy of Facts) Chapter
Wife insisting husband for living separately from his family with no valid reason is cruelty: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently observed that if a wife continuously insists on living away from her husband’s family members
Mumbai Court Overturns Maintenance Order Noting that Wife Earns More than Husband
A Mumbai sessions court recently reversed an interim order passed by a magistrate directing the husband to pay ₹ 10,000
Women Have Fueled ‘Legal Terrorism’ by Misusing Section 498a IPC: Calcutta High Court
On Monday, the Calcutta High Court said that women have kicked off ‘legal terrorism’ with the misuse of Section 498A
Prolonged Cohabitation of Man & Woman is presumed marriage in the eye of Law: Supreme Court
In a notable judgment, the Supreme Court recently observed that if a man and a woman have continuously cohabited for
Child’s Wishes Can’t be Considered a Solitary Reason for Grant of Custody: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently held that the wishes of a child cannot come up as the sole reason for
Comparison Between New & Old Criminal Procedural Law
Sl. No. Old/Existing Provision New Provision under 2023 Law. 1) Sessions TrialChapter XVIII Section 225-237 of the CrPC. Sessions TrialChapter-XX
Bills to replace IPC, CrPC, & Indian Evidence Act referred to Standing Committee; Seeking Report Within Three Months
The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023, and Bharatiya Sakhshya Bill 2023 have been referred
Supreme Court directs High Courts, State DGPs to comply with Arnesh Kumar guidelines to avoid unnecessary arrests
On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered the issue of circulars, notifications, and instructions to ensure that police authorities and criminal
Alleging Husband of Having an Illicit Relationship with His Mother Amounts to Cruelty, and Can’t Be Sidelined
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently held that if a wife alleges an illicit relationship between her husband and his mother,
Massive Expansion of Supreme Court includes 27 new courtrooms, facilities for bar and women lawyers confirms CJI
On Tuesday, the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that the Supreme Court of India will soon enlarge its
Family Court now has Power to Review Maintenance Orders U/S 128 CrPC, Embargo U/S. 362 CrPC Would Not Apply: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently observed that the Family Courts are empowered to review maintenance orders as they are responsible
Couples Spending More on Wedding, More Likely to Get Divorced: Study
In this era, when the wedding industry has a turnover of billions, a recent study may change the scenario in