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 […]
How this court enhanced compensation from Rs 5 lakh to 1 Crore
In a significant and precedent-setting judgment, the Sessions Court at Dindoshi (Borivali Division), Mumbai, delivered on May 5, 2025, granted ₹1 crore as compensation to a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. This judgment marked a major enhancement from the ₹5 lakh compensation earlier awarded by the trial court, acknowledging […]
How to Cancel a Look Out Circular (LOC) If You Are an NRI Facing False Matrimonial Charges
“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 like a criminal.” If you’re an NRI husband or a family member facing […]
498A is a “Cruel Misuse” Supreme Court Judgement 13/5/2025
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 under Section 498A of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition […]
Delhi High Court: Just Demanding Dowry Isn’t Enough to Prove 498A—Distant Relatives Get Relief
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, does not automatically amount to an offence under Section 498A of the IPC. […]
Why a Highly Qualified Wife Was Denied Maintenance Delhi High Court Judgement 2025
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 two married in December 2019 and soon moved to Singapore to begin their […]
Falsely Accused Under 498A? Here’s How to Secure an Acquittal
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 180 BNS), and their testimony in court. These contradictions often arise because false […]
