Allahabad High Court: Hindu Marriage Cannot Be Dissolved Like a Contract
The High Court criticised a family court’s decision to dissolve a Hindu marriage by adopting an oversimplistic approach. The Allahabad […]
Important News You Need to Know: Legal Matters and Community Updates
We are dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest in legal matters, community events, and important resources. Our news section is your go-to place for insights, updates, and stories that impact individuals and communities.
Your Voice Matters: Helpline for Men Sahodar
If you need legal help in India, please give a missed call to +91-9811850498 or leave your query on WhatsApp at the same number.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders ₹1 Lakh Fine on Woman for Non-Cooperation in Section 498A Case Quashing
The Court noted that the wife had already received ₹11 Lakh as full and final settlement from the husband and
Transgender individuals cannot invoke law penalizing sex under false promise of marriage: Himachal Pradesh High Court
It, therefore, granted bail to a man accused of establishing sexual relationship with a transgender person on the false promise
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Voluntary Loan Taken by Spouse Post-Separation to Reduce Net Salary Not Considered in Maintenance Calculation
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that loan deductions voluntarily taken by the respondent after the
Bombay HC Clears Man of Rape Charges, States No Reasonable Woman Would Visit Hotel Room on Initial Meeting
The Bombay High Court has cleared a man of rape charges, stating that the woman’s actions were not what one
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Well-Qualified Wife Should Not Remain Idle to Rely on Husband’s Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Tuesday, noted that well-qualified women should not remain idle or rely solely on their
Allahabad High Court Rules Husband’s Friend Not Subject to Prosecution for Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
The Court quashed criminal proceedings against a woman who was accused by her friend’s wife of interfering with their marriage.
Supreme Court: Section 498A IPC and Domestic Violence Laws Among the Most Misused
A Bench led by Justice BR Gavai made the observation while hearing a matrimonial dispute concerning maintenance. On Wednesday, the
Madhya Pradesh HC: Maintenance for Parents Unrelated to Property Given to Children
The Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the obligation to pay maintenance to parents is not contingent on the amount
Live-in couples are entitled to protection even if one partner is already married: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Division Bench gave the ruling while answering a reference made by a single-judge in a protection matter. The reference
PIL before Kerala High Court assails Section 69 BNS criminalising sex on false promise of marriage
The PIL has challenged Section 69 of BNS on the ground that it treats women as passive victims and violates
Supreme Court: Family Courts Hold an Advantage in Child Custody Cases Compared to High Courts
The Supreme Court noted that Civil or Family Courts handling child custody cases have a more advantageous position than High
High Court: No Spouse Should Be Expected to Stay in a Marriage at Risk of Malicious Prosecution
The Allahabad High Court ruled that no spouse should have to endure a marriage at Risk of Malicious Prosecution. PRAYAGRAJ:
No spouse is expected to remain in a marriage under the threat of a false criminal case: Allahabad High Court.
The Court was dealing with a case where it found that a woman had made reckless allegations of dowry harassment
Supreme Court: Estranged Indian Spouse Must Be Present to Process Foreigner’s OCI Application
The Court explained that the Visa Manual, 2021 mandated the presence of the Indian spouse for an interview by the
Supreme Court: Lawyers Shouldn’t Just Serve as Messengers for Their Clients
The Supreme Court of India criticized a lawyer representing the Maharashtra government in a land compensation case for submitting an
Allahabad High Court Rules That Wife’s Compulsion for Husband to Live in Separate Room Constitutes Cruelty
The Allahabad High Court recently noted that when a wife refuses to live with her husband and compels him live
Assam Enacts Bill Requiring Mandatory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces
The Bill was purportedly introduced to prevent child marriage, non-consensual marriages and polygamy among Muslims in the State. The Assam
Himachal Pradesh Approves Legislation to Increase Women’s Marriage Age to 21
The 2024 Bill seeks to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. On August 27, the Himachal Pradesh legislative
Complete denial of company to a spouse, without justifiable reason, constitutes cruelty and signifies the death of the spirit and soul of a Hindu marriage: Allahabad HC
“A Hindu marriage is a sacrament and not just a social contract where one partner abandons the other without reason
Supreme Court to consider granting alimony in cases of annulled marriages
Taking note of the series of conflicting judgments on the said issue, a Division Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and