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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The Supreme Court’s ruling in **Achin Gupta vs State of Haryana** represents a pivotal moment in the legal discourse surrounding allegations of dowry harassment and domestic violence. This case underscores the complexities involved in navigating such sensitive issues, as well as the
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In the recent case of Pooja Mehta vs. Union of India, the Delhi High Court addressed a significant legal conflict between a wife’s right to reside in a shared household under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act and the rights of elderly parents
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In a recent decision, the Karnataka High Court ruled in favor of a wife who had filed a petition seeking to stay her husband’s divorce proceedings until he cleared all arrears of maintenance, which had been previously awarded by the Family Court.
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Many of you might be wondering whether to approach the court for quashing an FIR at the very initial stage, or to wait until the charge sheet is filed. From my experience with matrimonial disputes, particularly in cases under Section 498A IPC
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Defamation is a complex legal issue, especially when it intersects with sensitive matters like false dowry allegations. This article explores when one is eligible to file a defamation suit in such contexts, considering the legal principles and case laws that govern defamation
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In the present matter, the husband had already obtained a divorce decree in his favor, yet the wife continued to harass him even after the divorce. She sent various defamatory emails to the husband’s employer, despite their marriage being solemnized on 30.06.2001
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Misuse of Section 377 IPC in Matrimonial Disputes: An Examination Post-Navtej Singh Johar Judgment In matrimonial disputes in India, it is not uncommon for wives to allege offenses under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against their husbands and in-laws.
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