In a significant and precedent-setting judgment, the Sessions Court at Dindoshi (Borivali Division), Mumbai, delivered on May 5, 2025, granted ₹1 crore as compensation to a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. This judgment marked a major
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“I was about to board a flight from Dubai to Mumbai… but I was stopped. They told me I was on an LOC. My heart sank. My wife had filed a 498A case in India and without any notice, I was treated
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Title: Supreme Court Acquits Husband in Dowry Harassment Case After 20 Years Due to Lack of Evidence and Vague Allegations Summary: In Rajesh Chaddha v. State of Uttar Pradesh [2025 INSC 671], the Supreme Court of India set aside the conviction of the appellant-husband
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In a significant and much-needed intervention, the Delhi High Court has once again highlighted the fine line between genuine matrimonial cruelty and exaggerated allegations. The Court, in a recent judgment, made it clear that just demanding dowry, without any element of cruelty,
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In a recent and thought-provoking judgment delivered on 19th March 2025, the Delhi High Court addressed an increasingly relevant question for modern society:Can a highly educated and capable woman claim maintenance simply by stating she is unemployed? The case involved Megha Khetrapal and her husband Rajat Kapoor. The
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Introduction In many matrimonial disputes and criminal cases, particularly those under Section 498A IPC (now Sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023), it is common to see contradictions between the FIR, the complainant’s police statement under Section 161 CrPC (now
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498A Bail Conditions: Latest Developments in Law The imposition of bail conditions in cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been a topic of legal scrutiny. Recently, notable judgments have shed light on what constitutes reasonable bail conditions
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Supreme Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage IntroductionIn a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India dissolved the marriage between Rinku Baheti and Sandesh Sharda on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of marriage, invoking its extraordinary powers under
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Domestic Violence Case Quashed for Parents: Karnataka HC Case Study Background of the Case The case revolved around a young couple who initially seemed to have a bright future together. The husband and wife resided in Australia after their marriage, which appeared
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In a significant legal development, the Allahabad High Court has intervened in a maintenance dispute involving allegations of adultery. The case underscores the intricate balance between marital obligations and legal provisions governing maintenance. This article delves into the details of CRIMINAL REVISION
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