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Author: Nitish Banka

Nitish Banka is an advocate practicing in Supreme Court of India and can be reached at [email protected] or 9891549997
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How to Cancel a Look Out Circular (LOC) If You Are an NRI Facing False Matrimonial Charges

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025Nitish Banka2 Comments

“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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498A is a “Cruel Misuse” Supreme Court Judgement 13/5/2025

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Nitish Banka8 Comments

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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Delhi High Court: Just Demanding Dowry Isn’t Enough to Prove 498A—Distant Relatives Get Relief

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025Nitish Banka3 Comments

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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Why a Highly Qualified Wife Was Denied Maintenance Delhi High Court Judgement 2025

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025Nitish Banka1 Comment

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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Falsely Accused Under 498A? Here’s How to Secure an Acquittal

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025Nitish Banka58 Comments

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 2024

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Nitish Banka4 Comments

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

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Nitish Banka3 Comments

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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How This DV case got Quashed, Karnataka High Court Case Study

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Nitish Banka4 Comments

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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Adultery and Maintenance: Allahabad High Court Stays Interim Maintenance Order Pending Adultery Allegations

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Nitish Banka3 Comments

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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Analysis of Achin Gupta vs State of Haryana: A Landmark Judgment on Dowry and Domestic Violence Allegations

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Nitish Banka2 Comments

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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  • How to Cancel a Look Out Circular (LOC) If You Are an NRI Facing False Matrimonial Charges
  • 498A is a “Cruel Misuse” Supreme Court Judgement 13/5/2025
  • Delhi High Court: Just Demanding Dowry Isn’t Enough to Prove 498A—Distant Relatives Get Relief
  • Why a Highly Qualified Wife Was Denied Maintenance Delhi High Court Judgement 2025
  • Falsely Accused Under 498A? Here’s How to Secure an Acquittal

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