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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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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