Judgement Analysis

Court: Supreme Court of India Case number: Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 1278 of 2016 Judges: Former CJI Mr. Deepak Misra, Justice Khanwilkar and Justice Dr DY Chandrachud Issue involved: Over ruling of an order passed in Krishna Veni Nagam versus Harish Nagam 2017(2) R.C.R.(Civil) 358  where it was held that there is no need to […]

Summary The court exposed and dismissed the wife’s false claims, reaffirming that men cannot be presumed guilty without evidence. This judgment is a strong stand against legal misuse aimed at harassing husbands. Facts of the Case A wife accused her husband of cruelty, domestic violence, and dowry harassment while seeking maintenance. The husband denied all […]

Introduction Cruelty is a ground of divorce and a matrimonial relief under Hindu Laws. A wife or even a husband is entitled to present a petition for divorce before the Court in case of cruelty. According to the provisions of Sec. 13(1)(iA) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, any marriage solemnized whether before or after the commencement […]

Dispute over parking, allegations of sexual assault. The court penalised the petitioners for misusing the law Laishram Premila Devi & Ors Vs The State & Ors Year: 2021 Court: Delhi High Court Coram: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD   INTRODUCTION: It is remarkable, righteous, refreshing rejuvenating to learn that while ruling explicitly and effectively that […]