Patna High Court Invalidates Marriage Due to Man Being Forced at Gunpoint, Saptapadi Rites Not Conducted
The Court noted that a traditional Hindu marriage is not a valid marriage without the completion of ‘Saptapadi’ and ‘Datta […]
Mukul Rohatgi Calls for Public Hearing on Review Petitions Against Same-Sex Marriage Verdict by Supreme Court
CJI Chandrachud said that he will examine the request and take a call. On Thursday, Senior Counsel and former Attorney
Rape Conviction Can Depend on Victim’s Word Alone, but the Statement Must Be Perfect
High Court of Jammu and Kashmir made the observation while upholding the acquittal of certain men in a rape case
Kerala Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Vlogger Mallu Traveller in POCSO Case
The Youtuber Shakir Subhan was recently booked on his ex wife’s complaint alleging that she was minor in 2012 when
Delhi High Court: If a spouse can work but chooses not to, they shouldn’t expect their partner to bear the financial responsibility
The Court also noted that the provision for maintenance during the pendency of proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA)
Court in Karnataka Temporarily Stops Arrest Warrant for Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru in POCSO Case
Justice Suraj Govindaraj observed that the actions of the trial court were contrary to an earlier order passed by the
Supreme Court Allows Anticipatory Bail Across States: High Courts and Sessions Courts Granted Authority
A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan took the view that in the interest of justice, courts should
The Madhya Pradesh High Court allows maintenance awards to exceed the claimed amount in Section 125 CrPC applications
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in its pronouncement, articulated that there exists no statutory constraint precluding a court from adjudicating
Retired Colonel Prevails in 8-Year Legal Battle: Court Sentences 76-Year-Old Neighbor over False FIR in Parking Dispute
In Gurugram, Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Anil Kumar Yadav rendered a verdict on November 9, sentencing Ms. Malti Bhatnagar,
Bombay HC Grants Weekend Custody to Father, Emphasizing Both Parent Involvement for Child’s Development
The Bombay High Court at Goa, recognizing the significance of a child’s relationship with both parents, granted visitation rights to
Supreme Court: Magistrate Can’t Review Protest Against Own Decision to Take Action
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that a Judicial Magistrate does not possess the jurisdiction to entertain a
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Protection to Married Man in Live-in Relationship, Citing Bigamy Concerns.
If a married man is living a lustful and adulterous life without obtaining a divorce from his earlier spouse, it
Telangana High Court Might Cancel Maintenance Order Without Financial Affidavit
The Telangana High Court has underscored that the determination of maintenance claims necessitates the submission of affidavits by both parties,
Job loss no excuse to deny maintenance to estranged wife (Hindu Marriage Act, Section 24)
The petition filed by a husband contesting the interim maintenance awarded to his estranged wife, citing his job loss as
Supreme Court Directs Judges to Follow ‘Rajnesh v. Neha’ on Maintenance Guidelines
On November 6, 2023, the Supreme Court, noting non-compliance with the articulated guidelines on maintenance elucidated in the case of
Anticipatory bail doesn’t mean a free pass for crime or protection from serious societal accusations
Introduction: Anticipatory bail, a legal provision enshrined in Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, is a crucial aspect
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court says Muslim wives can get support unless the divorce is proven right
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued a directive mandating a Muslim petitioner to provide financial maintenance to his
Son’s Widow Denied Claim to Mother-In-Law’s Share (HSA 15 & 16)
The Supreme Court has pronounced that, in accordance with Sections 15 and 16 of the Hindu Succession Act (HSA), the
Supreme Court: Section 65B Evidence Act Certificate Allowed Any Time Before Trial End
The Supreme Court underscored the permissibility of adducing a Section 65-B certificate pursuant to the Indian Evidence Act at any
Appeal Required for Challenging Section 12 DV Act Orders under Section 482 CrPC
Justice Sanjay Dhar of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has clarified that challenging orders issued under Section
Wives in Jharkhand Misusing Section 498A IPC as a Weapon
Such type of cases are being filed in the heat of the moment over trivial issues, without proper deliberation, the