Supreme Court Grants Father Visitation, Notes Mother’s Obstruction
The Appeal before the Supreme Court challenged the Judgment of the Telangana High Court remanding the matter to the Family […]
Delhi High Court: Family Court Must Differ from Civil Cases, Allows Wife’s Reply in Divorce Plea
The Delhi High Court was considering a Petition against an order of the Family Court whereby the Petitioner’s right to
Rajasthan High Court: Criminal Complaints in Family Disputes Should Be Handled with Caution
Emphasis ought to be to encourage the enduring benefits of familial unity and cordiality, the Court said. The Rajasthan High
The Family Court Act: Ensuring Fair and Sensitive Resolutions for Family Disputes
The Family Court Act was established to address family-related legal disputes through a framework prioritising efficiency, sensitivity, and the welfare
Pune Family Court Denies Wife’s Request for Interim Alimony Based on Earnings
A Pune family court recently dismissed a 46-year-old woman’s request for interim alimony based on earnings, citing her stable income
Punjab and Haryana High Court Fines Woman ₹50,000 for ‘Vengeful Actions’ Against Ex-Husband
The woman had moved courts in different states alleging that the man had cheated her by obtaining the decree of
Delhi High Court Rules That Non-Custodial Parent Must Have Visitation Rights to Maintain Contact with Child, Advocates for Joint Parenting as Standard
The Delhi High Court has ruled that in custody cases, a parent without custody of their child is entitled to
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Wife’s Denial of Physical Relations with Husband Constitutes Cruelty
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife’s refusal to engage in physical relations with her husband constitutes
The Allahabad High Court ruled that under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, once cruelty is established, divorce must be granted regardless of evidence of desertion
The Allahabad High Court asserted that upon the Family Court’s determination of cruelty, the marriage should be dissolved. It emphasized
Once Cruelty Is Established, Divorce Must Be Granted and Conjugal Rights Restitution Denied: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that upon the establishment of cruelty, a decree for divorce must be issued, and the
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
The Legal Significance of Anticipatory Bail in the Landscape of Family Law and Family Courts in India
Navigating the complexities of family law in India demands a nuanced understanding of legal provisions and procedural safeguards, particularly in
Unlocking Family Harmony: A Guide to Mediation in Simple Terms
In family law, where emotions run high and complexities abound, mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism has reshaped the landscape
Men in Divorce: Challenges in Family Court
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing process for both men and women. However, it’s essential to acknowledge that men,
A Comprehensive Guide on Self-Representation in Family Court
Family court proceedings often arise at critical junctures in individuals’ lives, from divorce and child custody disputes to matters involving
Family Court now has Power to Review Maintenance Orders U/S 128 CrPC, Embargo U/S. 362 CrPC Would Not Apply: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently observed that the Family Courts are empowered to review maintenance orders as they are responsible
Hyper-Technical Approach not worthy to be followed by Family Courts: Delhi High Court
The High Court had observed that family courts can’t curb the cross-examination right. The High Court stated that courts should