Allahabad High Court Permits Interfaith Marriages Without Conversion
The court observed,”Interfaith couples who choose not to convert for marriage can register their union under the Special Marriage Act.” […]
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Some Wives File Criminal Cases with Vague Allegations to Seek Revenge Against Husband and His Relatives: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court observed that some wives file criminal cases with vague allegations to tarnish the reputation of their
Dowry Giving Is an Offense, But Brides and Their Families Defy the Law Without Punishment Due to Legal Loophole: Alarming, Says Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court provided clarity on the stipulations outlined in the Dowry Prohibition Act of
Hindu-Muslim Marriage Invalid Under Muslim Personal Law: MP High Court Denies Protection Request of Interfaith Couple
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently denied protection to an interfaith couple, noting that a marriage between a Muslim man
Punjab and Haryana High Court Criticizes Magistrate for Rejecting Cancellation Report in Section 498A Case
While dealing with cancellation report filed in cases of matrimonial discord, a court ought to proceed in a compassionate manner
Allahabad HC: Temporary Relocation Doesn’t Affect Court’s Jurisdiction Over Minor Guardianship Applications
The Allahabad High Court noted that the ordinary place of residence of a minor is what determines the jurisdiction of
Husband’s Counterclaim to Proceed Despite Wife’s Divorce Petition Withdrawal, Requires Separate Consideration: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court noted that despite the wife withdrawing the divorce petition, the husband’s counter-claim will continue, emphasizing the
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Dismisses Sexual Harassment Case Against IAF Wing Commander Following Settlement
It had been alleged that the accused officer repeatedly demanded sexual favours from the complainant and also passed objectionable comments
Madhya Pradesh HC: Written Statement Filing Beyond Permissible Time May Be Permitted Under Exceptional Circumstances
The Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC, the Court can permit the filing of
Madras High Court Recommends Setting Time Limits for Filing Counterclaims to Expedite Matrimonial Case Resolution
The Madras High Court has proposed establishing a time limit for filing counterclaims in divorce or restitution of conjugal rights
Not Bigamy if Married Man Cohabits with Another Woman Without Marriage: Rajasthan High Court Ruling
Merely because a couple (including, in this case, a man already married to another) lives together as husband and wife,
Allahabad HC: Maintenance Orders Under Section 125 CrPC Can Be Recalled Under Section 127; Bar Under Section 362 CrPC Not Applicable
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that orders issued under Section 125 CrPC, whether final or interim, can be recalled
Guardians and Wards Act: Allahabad High Court Rules “Ordinary Residence” of Minor Not Equivalent to Temporary Residence in Custody Applications
The Allahabad High Court has determined that the term “ordinary residence” of a minor under Section 9(1) of the Guardians
Japan Permits Joint Custody for Divorced Parents
Long-standing frustrations from non-custodial parents—often fathers—over limited access to their children have fueled the push for change. Tokyo, Japan: On
Maintenance Orders Under Section 125 CrPC Can Be Recalled Under Section 127; Section 362 CrPC Bar Not Applicable: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has noted that orders passed under Section 125 CrPC, whether final or interim, can be recalled
Didn’t Make a List of Your Wedding Gifts? Allahabad High Court Explains Its Importance
Presents received by the bride or the bridegroom at the time of marriage are not treated as dowry under the
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Divorce, Deeming Expectation for Husband to Abandon Elderly Mother and Mentally Unstable Sister as Cruelty
The Punjab & Haryana High Court rejected the appeal of a wife contesting the divorce decree issued to the couple
Calcutta High Court: Terms like ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’ not necessarily sexual in nature
The Court also cautioned that if the provisions of the POSH Act are misused, it could create more glass ceilings
Allahabad High Court: Muslims Forbidden from Asserting Right to Live-in Relationships, Deemed Contrary to Customary Law
The constitutional morality and social morality in the “matter of marriage institution” are required to be balanced, the Court said
Woman Faces Perjury Charge for False Kidnap, Rape Claim; Court Releases Three
In a case involving gang rape and kidnapping, three men were acquitted by a court. The court directed legal action
Calcutta High Court: DNA Evidence Not Definitive Proof in Rape Cases
Therefore, single-judge Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta refused to discharge a rape accused even after the DNA report concluded that he