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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Court: ORISSA HIGH COURT Bench: JUSTICE A. Pasayat AHALYA BARIHA @ BARIHANI Vs. CHHELIA PADHAN On 19 July 1991 Law Point: Maintenance — Petitioner’s application for maintenance for the illegitimate child from the opp. party — Trial Courts Order, reversed by Additional Session Judge — Ground — Credible evidence, corroborating the assertions of paternity of […]
Court:Delhi High Court Bench: JUSTICE J Chandra Madan Lal vs Sudesh Kumari And Anr. on 5 March, 1987 Equivalent citations: AIR 1988 Delhi 93, 1987 (13) DRJ 167 Law Point: Birth of illegitimate child , divorce granted. JUDGEMENT (1) This is an appeal by appellant Madan Lal (hereinafter to be referred to as the ‘husband’) […]