Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
CONSULTATION
Introduction Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure gives very wide powers to the High Court to exercise it for securing the ends of justice. This provision gives inherent powers to the High Court that can be exercised to prevent the abuse of law. Vikas Bohat v. State of NCT of Delhi [CRL.M.C. 6927/2022]: […]
CASE ANALYSIS Vineeta Sharma v. Rakesh Sharma, CIVIL APPEAL NO. DIARY NO.32601 OF 2018, decided on 11.08.2020 On 11.08.2020, the Supreme Court came out with a judgment about the Daughter’s Rights in Ancestral Property. The same was reported in various newspapers misleadingly as the Daughter’s Right in HUF Property or Parental Property, which is not […]
Sole testimony not of sterling quality, it cannot be relied upon: Avinash Kr. Sharma v. State of Haryana, Case Analysis Decision of Trial Court challenged ‘X’ is aggrieved by the order of conviction passed against him by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Jind in FIR No.738 dated 10.09.2013 under Sections 376 (2) (f) (i) […]
MAINTENANCE LAW PROCEDURAL CHANGES POST 6TH AUGUST, 2020 IN DELHI IN KUSUM SHARMA JUDGMENT CONCEPT: The maintenance law in India lays down a man’s duty to provide maintenance to his parents, wife, and children when they cannot maintain themselves. Maintenance in law is defined as the amount paid to the dependent wife, child, or […]
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 […]
Case: Arun Kumar Parihar v. State (GNCTD of Delhi) Case No.: Crl M.C. No. 863/2021 Court: Hon’ble High Court of Delhi Bench: JUSTICE ANU MALHOTRA INTRODUCTION: In criminal matters, pending investigation or trial it is significant for court to exercise its discretion in balancing the personal or individual freedom of the accused and social interest […]
Anticipatory bail vis-à-vis 498A- IPC! Delhi High Court Ruling. Introduction The word “Stridhan” is derived from two words “Stri” (Women) and “Dhan” (Property) which etymologically means woman’s property. It is the property over which a woman has got absolute power of disposal. Though there is no outlined definition of Stridhan, there are some acceptable sources […]
BRIEF FACTS : Appellant by deed dated 12.01.1983 purchased property in New Friends Colony. New Delhi. The son of appellant ( Raveen) married respondent Sneha Ahuja on 4.3.1995. After marriage both started living on the first floor of the said property. In July, 2014 there started marital discord between Raveen and respondent (Sneha). Raveenmovd out […]
CASE ANALYSIS DEEPTI KAPUR vs KUNAL JULKA CM(M) 40/2019 Delhi High Court decided on 30.06.2020 MOOT POINTS: EVIDENCE HOW OBTAINED IS IMMATERIAL AS FAR AS ADMISSIBILITY OF THE EVIDENCE IS CONCERNED. EVIDENCE OBTAINED ILLEGALLY IS ALSO ADMISSIBLE. ANY ILLEGAL ACT MAY BE PUNISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. ANY EVIDENCE COLLECTED BY BREACH OF SOMEONE’S PRIVACY […]
Case title : Himani Virendra Bajaj versus Virendra Bajaj Court : Supreme Court Of India Case Number: Transfer Petition (Civil) No.549 Of 2017 Judges: Justice SA Bobde and Justice L. Nageswara Rao Date Of order: 06/10/2017 Issue involved : 1. Deciding transfer petitions filed by wife if mediation is pending in respect of matrimonial […]