Banjara marriages performed with Hindu rituals are covered
The Court said that the Banjara community, a scheduled tribe, has become substantially ‘Hinduised’. The Delhi High Court recently held […]
Daughter-in-law can’t deny duty to late husband’s parents after taking compassionate job
The Rajasthan High Court heard a writ petition seeking directions to officials of Ajmer Vidhyut Vitran Nigam Limited to ensure
Delhi High Court: Breach of Marriage Promise Not ‘False Promise’ Amounting to Rape
While granting bail to a 20-year-old accused in a rape case, the Delhi High Court clarified the distinction between a
Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes POCSO Rape Case, Citing Victim’s ‘Happy’ Marriage with Accused
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside a rape case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual
Delhi High Court: Wife’s Indifference Toward Elderly In-Laws Constitutes Cruelty
A spouse is expected to care for aged parents and elders in the household, the Court observed. The Delhi High
Delhi High Court Issues Key Guidelines on Maintenance Orders
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday outlined key principles for determining maintenance for wives and children, urging Family and Mahila
Supreme Court Rules: Cruelty Must Be Established to Invoke Section 498A
Nagpur: The Supreme Court has held that to invoke Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), allegations of cruelty
₹1.80 Crore Damages Suit Filed by Husband Against Wife
The decision is being regarded as a major relief for husbands caught in prolonged legal battles arising from false matrimonial
Defaming Mother in law Constitutes Mental Cruelty
The Delhi High Court observed that casting aspersions on a husband’s legitimacy by calling him illegitimate and making derogatory accusations
Section 40 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 40 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Right of Child to Take
Section 39 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Assistance for Child Witnesses The
Orissa High Court Quashes Family Court Order Denying Father Visitation Rights
The Orissa High Court recently overturned a Family Court order that had denied a biological father visitation rights to meet
Section 38 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 38 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Guidelines for Child to Take
Section 37 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 37 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Trials to be Conducted in
Delhi High Court: Financially Independent Spouse Not Entitled to Alimony
Permanent alimony is intended as a measure of social justice and not as a tool for enrichment or equalising the
Section 36 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 36 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Child Not to See Accused
Section 35 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 35 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Period for Recording of Evidence
Section 34 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 34 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Procedure in Case of Offence
Section 33 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 33 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Procedure and Powers of Special
Section 32 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 32 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Special Public Prosecutors The Protection
Section 31 in The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Section 31 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) – Application of the Code of