NRI Husband Facing a 498A Case: Will You Be Arrested When You Land in India? The Real Legal Position (With Latest Judgments
Every week, I receive anxious messages and emails from NRI husbands across the world — from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the Middle East and Europe — all asking more or less the same question: “My wife has filed a 498A case in India. I am living abroad. If I come back to India, will […]
Wife’s Pregnancy Cannot Erase Acts of Cruelty: Delhi High Court Grants Divorce to Husband: Delhi High Court 25/11/2025
The Delhi High Court has recently clarified an important principle in matrimonial law: pregnancy or a brief phase of reconciliation cannot “whitewash” a consistent pattern of cruelty within a marriage. In modern matrimonial litigation, it is common for one spouse to argue that a temporary improvement in relations-such as living together for a brief period […]
What is the best strategy you need to win a divorce case in India
Matrimonial cases can take an immense emotional toll on husbands, especially when it comes to divorce. In most of the cases I have seen, the mindset of men is shaped by helplessness—they feel stuck, defeated, and convinced that there is no real solution to their matrimonial problems. Instead of taking charge, they surrender to circumstances […]
What will happen to wife maintainence if you transfer your business and assets in the name of parents?
When men face maintenance proceedings, one of the first ideas that crosses their mind is to transfer their business, assets or financial holdings in the names of their parents to create an impression of poverty. On the surface, this appears to be a smart strategy—after all, if nothing is in your name, how will the […]
Is Divorce in foreign country valid in India?
Introduction In an era of growing global mobility, cross-border marriages have become increasingly common. With this globalization, the question of whether a divorce obtained abroad is legally recognized in India has emerged as a recurring issue, especially among Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The problem takes on added complexity when foreign jurisdictions grant divorces based on grounds […]
How to Handle Execution in Maintenance Cases
Understanding execution When a maintenance order is passed against you—whether for your wife, your child, or both—you are legally bound to comply. The order usually specifies a time frame to clear arrears (past dues) and to start paying the monthly maintenance amount regularly. However, in many cases, before you can even arrange the funds, the […]
When the Wife Earns Over ₹1 Lakh but Still Gets Maintenance: What Husbands Need to Know
A recent ruling by the Delhi High Court has sparked debate in matrimonial circles. The Court granted ₹1.5 lakh per month as combined maintenance for a wife and child, even though the wife herself earns ₹1.25 lakh per month as an Assistant Professor. The husband, a Senior Computer Scientist with Adobe Systems in the USA, […]
Section 340 CrPC – Perjury in Matrimonial Disputes
Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) serves as an important safeguard against perjury committed during judicial proceedings. Particularly in matrimonial disputes -where emotions often run high and stakes are personal and financial – parties sometimes resort to falsehoods, misstatements, or suppression of facts to gain advantage. This is where Section 340 […]
Why Maintenance Reduction is the Most Important Step in Your Matrimonial Case
Facing a Maintenance Case – How to Protect Yourself Before It’s Too Late For many husbands, a maintenance case filed by the wife is one of the most emotionally and financially draining experiences they will ever face. The wife leaves the matrimonial home, refuses to live with the husband, and yet demands a significant monthly […]
498A New Supreme Court Guidelines 2025
Supreme Court Mandates Safeguards Against Misuse of Section 498A IPC In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in Shivangi Bansal v. Sahib Bansal (Transfer Petition (C) No. 2367 of 2023, decided on 22 July 2025), has affirmed the procedural guidelines laid down by the Allahabad High Court in Mukesh Bansal v. State of UP (Criminal Revision […]
