Supreme Court Clarifies Whether Section 498A IPC Applies to Live-in Relationships: Complete Analysis of Dr. Lokesh B.H. v. State of Karnataka (2026 INSC 784)
Supreme Court Clarifies Whether Section 498A IPC Applies to Live-in Relationships: Complete Analysis of Dr. Lokesh B.H. v. State of Karnataka (2026 INSC 784) Case: Dr. Lokesh B.H. & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr. Citation: 2026 INSC 784 Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Karol 📥 Download the Supreme Court […]
Wife’s ₹2 Crore Divorce Demand and Refusal to Resume Matrimonial Life: Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Divorce on Ground of Mental Cruelty
Case: Ayushi Ginoria (Agrawal) v. Sumit Agrawal Court: Chhattisgarh High Court Bench: Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal Mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act has evolved considerably over the years. Courts have repeatedly held that cruelty is not confined to physical violence. Conduct that causes sustained mental pain, […]
Can Your Wife Still Get Maintenance Even After You Get a Divorce? Delhi High Court Answers 14.07.2026

Can Your Wife Still Get Maintenance Even After You Get a Divorce? Delhi High Court Answers Many husbands believe that once they obtain a decree of divorce, every financial obligation under the Hindu Marriage Act comes to an end. They think that if the Family Court has accepted their case and granted them a divorce, […]
Stop Asking “When Will My Matrimonial Case End?”—Ask This One Question Instead
Why Matrimonial Litigation Is Unpredictable – And How to Bring More Things Under Your Control One question I have heard from almost every matrimonial client during the last 12 years is: “Sir, when will my case finally end?” I wish there were a definite answer. Unfortunately, there isn’t. Matrimonial litigation is probably one of the […]
How Husband income can be assessed by guess work and why it is a disaster for husbands?

In matrimonial proceeding, one of the most important stages for any person facing matrimonial cases is maintenance. Especially the interim maintenance. Normally Rajnish Vs. Neha is followed in assessment of income and the parties must submit an affidavit of income and expenditure for 3 years. That means all the salary slips, bank accounts, loan and […]
Why the National Commission for Men Bill, 2025 Is a Toothless Tiger

Whenever the issue of men’s rights is discussed in India, the conversation ultimately comes back to one concern—false cases. Whether it is matrimonial disputes, domestic violence proceedings, dowry allegations, or maintenance litigation, the biggest challenge for many men is not merely defending a case but enduring years of litigation before their innocence is established. The […]
Section 125(4) CrPC: A very Rare Defence That Can Protect a Husband from Paying Maintenance

Section 125(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure is rarely used effectively in maintenance proceedings. Husbands frequently argue that the wife left the matrimonial home without any sufficient reason, but courts seldom deny maintenance solely on this ground. A recent Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment shows how Section 125(4) can operate when the husband supports […]
Supreme Court on Proving Adultery in Divorce Cases: Hotel Records, CDRs, WhatsApp Chats & Privacy Explained

Can hotel records, Call Detail Records (CDRs), WhatsApp chats, and tower location be used to prove adultery in a divorce case? This is one of the most common questions asked in matrimonial litigation. Since adultery usually takes place in private, direct evidence is rarely available. The Delhi High Court and, recently, the Supreme Court have […]
Mediation Mein Apni Terms Par Settlement Kaise Karein? Har Husband Ko Yeh Strategy Pata Honi Chahiye!

In Matrimonial cases there is a sentiment which is running in the society, the sentiment is if we settle our dispute in mediation or go for a settlement then we are very weak. But I believe this is a mindset issue. Why? Because mediation is the only effective way to resolve your disputes. In India […]
12 साल की शादी, Extramarital का ज़ख्म और 5 साल की चुप्पी… Cross-Examination में टूटी सच्चाई, सब कुछ पलट गया 💔

There comes a point in some lives where silence stops being strength… and starts becoming injustice. This is a story about that turning point. A man got married with the same belief most people carry — that marriage is partnership, respect, and growth. Twelve years passed. A daughter was born. Life looked stable from the […]