How many more ‘Nikki’s to be burnt alive? Our Bheti ‘Nikki Bhati’ was allegedly burnt alive by her husband and in-laws in front of her minor son because her family did not satisfy their demand for dowry. Even if you…
Can a wife get 50% of the net worth of Husband as alimony? In older days the principle of “unity of personality” was in practice for the couples in marital relationship, where all the assets were in the name of…
Can a wife get alimony from her second divorce, while she had received from her first divorce? Alimony received from a first divorce is generally considered irrelevant by the courts in India, when determining alimony in a subsequent divorce case.…
How Rajnesh v Neha significantly impacted matrimonial law? The landmark decision (Rajnesh v Neha AIR 2021 SUPREME COURT 569) made by Justices Indu Malhotra and Subhash Reddy has significantly impacted the legal scenario around a spouse claiming maintenance from the…
The Realms of Cruelty in Matrimonial Law Is it cruelty or ordinary wear and tear of the marriage? Does divorce need black & bluing with a broken bone? Is keeping quiet in the name of Sanskar & Sacrifice the best…
two months cooling off period before dowry arrest, reform in dowry law, Family welfare committee is it real
Father Denied Interim Custody as Court Prioritizes Home-Cooked Food in 8-Year-Old’s Welfare Assessment Brief Summary of Facts: Mother, an IT professional working from home in Kerala filed a child custody case seeking sole custody of two children – 8 year…
Divorce as such has drained you emotionally enough, and when the court’s judgment doesn’t go your way, it can feel like the end of the road. But here’s the truth: it’s not over yet. If you’re unhappy with your divorce…
10 Things You MUST Know Before Signing Divorce Papers in India Going through divorce is a life altering experience and is unique to the one who is going through. It is a very significant decision that affects the person in…
Filing for divorce can prove to be a challenging process that is emotionally wrought, particularly when your spouse actually lives in another country. The situation becomes more complicated because it also deals with both Indian family law and international protocols…
