Introduction In recent years, legal discourse has increasingly focused on the intersection of disability rights and family law, particularly concerning maintenance obligations in marital disputes. The Karnataka High Court’s recent ruling in [Case Name] has brought this issue to the forefront, providing a nuanced examination of the rights and responsibilities of spouses, particularly when one …
Introduction: In a recent legal pronouncement, the Kerala High Court engaged in a meticulous examination of Islamic divorce practices, specifically delving into the complexities surrounding talaq-e-hasan. The outcome of this scrutiny resulted in the exoneration of a Muslim husband from criminal charges, offering nuanced insights within the ambit of Muslim Personal Law. This legal analysis …
Introduction: Anticipatory bail, a legal provision enshrined in Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, is a crucial aspect of criminal jurisprudence aimed at shielding individuals from unwarranted harassment and arrest. Recent judicial pronouncements, particularly those emanating from the Gujarat High Court, have provided nuanced insights into the intricate interplay between anticipatory bail and …
The Supreme Court was deciding the appeal against Allahabad High Court’s order wherein it had held that the petitioner could not continue to challenge the proceedings when he had not raised objections to the charge sheet or cognizance order in his first petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. Supreme Court: A case was presented before a …
The High Court in Jharkhand overturned the family court’s ruling, which had dismissed the appellant’s application for permanent alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The High Court found fault with the family court’s decision, asserting that it inadequately considered crucial factors, including the social status of the parties involved, the testimonies presented …
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Introduction In a recent adjudication handed down by the Family Court in Mumbai, a profound inquiry into the legal status and import of prenuptial agreements within the Indian legal framework was undertaken. The court, while cognizant of the non-binding nature of prenuptial agreements under Indian law, embarked on a jurisprudential exploration of their relevance as …
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that just because a person is acquitted in a criminal case doesn’t automatically imply that false evidence was presented against such person. While dismissing one such complainant under Section 195 IPC of an acquitted person (complainant herein), bench of Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi held, “Merely …
The Karnataka High Court has stated that a wife who was previously employed cannot simply sit idle and expect her husband to provide full maintenance. Justice Rajendra Badamikar rejected a woman’s petition from Anekal town in Bengaluru Urban district, observing that wife earlier employed and presently capable of, is legally obligated to put efforts to …
Previously Employed Wife Cannot Solely Rely on Husband’s Maintenance Read More »
MAHESH KUMAR v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) This bail application was filed by the accused in a case registered against him for offences punishable under S. 363 IPC (Punishment for kidnapping), S. 376 IPC (Punishment for rape) and S. 6 POCSO (Punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault). The girl had stated to the police that …
