Denying Conjugal Relations to Spouse for an Extended Period Without Justifiable Cause Constitutes Cruelty
In a legal development, the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack has granted a divorce in a matrimonial dispute, highlighting […]
Maintenance Depends on Following Rules in “Rajnesh vs. Neha” – Supreme Court of India
News Report: Supreme Court Grants Leave in Maintenance Case In a significant development, Justice Rajesh Bindal granted leave in a
High Court asserts unconditional right to maintenance for divorced Muslim women from former husbands
The Bombay High Court, in a recent ruling, clarified that the entitlement of maintenance for divorced Muslim women is determined
Family Court Admissible Evidence – Not Bound by Indian Evidence Act
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has clarified that a Family Court possesses the authority to admit any material as
Patna High Court Says Son Can’t Automatically Live in Dad’s House Just Because They’re Related
The Patna High Court noted that merely being the son doesn’t give someone the right to live in a building
Imposing Bail Should Not Include Automatic Cancellation Conditions
The Punjab and Haryana High Court reiterated that no condition for automatic cancellation of bail can be imposed while granting
Denial of Marital Intimacy Constitutes Severe Cruelty, According to Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that cruelty is manifested when a couple is deprived of each other’s companionship, emphasizing that
Delhi HC Holds Unjustified Unilateral Withdrawal from Mutual Consent Divorce as Mental Cruelty
The Delhi High Court has determined that the act of unilaterally withdrawing from a divorce by mutual consent, without any
Delhi High Court Validates Divorce, Decrying Public Harassment and ‘Womanizer’ Portrayal by Wife as Extreme Cruelty
The Delhi High Court has recently upheld a divorce decree in a case where the wife’s actions were deemed severely
Family Courts Should Typically Exercise Leniency in Matrimonial Disputes, Avoiding Strict Adherence to Procedural Rules
The Delhi High Court, in a ruling on Tuesday, granted approval to a wife’s plea challenging the closure of her
Accused Can Ask for Documents During Charges, Even if They Have Them, under Section 91 CrPC
The Bombay High Court has confirmed that, according to Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), an accused
Wife and in-laws arrested after man dies
In the jurisdiction of the Anandapur police station in Kolkata, the lifeless body of Alam Hossain (29), a resident of
YouTuber Ruby Franke Admits Guilt in Child Abuse Case Related to Parenting Advice Channel
A woman from Utah, Ruby Franke, who used to share parenting advice on a popular YouTube channel, admitted guilt to
Allahabad High Court Overturns Acquittal in 1994 Dowry Death Case, Directs Trial Court to Issue a New Verdict
In the case dating back to 1994, the accused were acquitted by the trial court in 1998. A revision plea
Supreme Court Suggests Starting at High Court for Challenge on Sapinda Marriages Ban in Hindu Marriage Act
A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Augustine George Masih briefly heard submissions in the matter today, before asking the
Supreme Court Decides Against Imposing Bail Condition Requiring Husband to Reconcile with Wife under Section 498A IPC
The Supreme Court, in a recent pronouncement, held that the imposition of a condition mandating the accused husband, seeking anticipatory
Clear Income Proof Required for Fair Maintenance Assessment under Domestic Violence Act
The High Court in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has noted the importance of providing solid evidence regarding the husband’s
Delhi High Court: Women Have Full Rights as ‘Karta’ in Hindu Families, No Restrictions in Hindu Law
The Delhi High Court has adjudicated that the entitlement of a woman to assume the position of the Karta within
Dismissing mutual divorce over failed mediation unjustified
The Karnataka High Court has underscored the impropriety of summarily dismissing a mutual divorce petition solely on account of failed
Bar Council Discovers Nearly Half of India’s Lawyers Are Not Genuine
The Bar Council of India, through its verification initiative commenced approximately two years ago, has discerned that a substantial proportion,
The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, approved by Lok Sabha
The bill is part of Central government’s endeavour to repeal “all obsolete laws or pre-independence Acts” that have lost their