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.
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The subject of cross-examination is one of vital importance in the conduct of law cases because only it has the power to sift the truth from falsehood. According to Section 137 of the Indian Evidence Act, the examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination. Section 138 of the Indian […]
HIMACHAL PRADESH HIGH COURT JUSTICE Vivek Singh Thakur Shashi kala Vs. Pravesh Chandra Angra On 12 January 2018 Law Point: Legal notice received to join company of respondent, not replied by appellant wife — Appellant breathing hot and cold in one breathe JUDGEMENT The appellant was married to respondent herein on 7.12.1994 according to Hindu […]
Court: Delhi High Court Bench: JUSTICE A.K. Sikri & Ajit Bharihoke Naresh Vs. State Of NCT of Delhi On 12 May 2010 Law Point: Indian Penal Code, 1860 — Sections 302, 498A — Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Section 313(1)(b) — Murder, Cruelty — Lapse in examination of accused — Incriminating evidence against accused not […]
Court: Delhi High Court Bench: JUSTICE Veena Birbal Kailash Juneja Vs. Preeti Juneja On 25 April 2012 Law Point: Husband has the right to cross examine Wife. JUDGEMENT 1. The petitioner/husband has filed a divorce petition against the respondent/wife which is listed for final arguments before the learned Trial Court. A challenge […]