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Supreme Court Grants Custody of Minor Daughter to Biological Father. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court emphasizes the paramount welfare of the child and the rights of natural guardianship.

The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgment, granted custody of a minor daughter, Sugandha Das, to her biological father, Gautam Kumar Das. The C...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Onerous Bail Conditions in Matrimonial Dispute Case. Emphasizes need for reasonable bail terms to protect personal liberty and promote justice.

Appeal against an order by the Patna High Court, which imposed conditions for pre-arrest bail that were deemed impractical and burdensome. The Supreme...

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"Right to Sue in Mutual Consent Divorce Does Not Survive Death of Spouse, Rules Court" "Family Court affirms the personal nature of the right to divorce, dismisses appeal by deceased husband's family."

The case examines whether the right to sue for divorce by mutual consent under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, survives to the mother an...

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Supreme Court Emphasizes Proportional Sentencing in Bigamy Case. Lenient punishment for bigamy under Section 494 IPC revised to ensure justice and uphold societal interests.

The principles of sentencing in criminal law, specifically focusing on the offense of bigamy under Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The cas...

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Supreme Court Upholds Maintenance Rights for Divorced Muslim Women: Balancing Secular and Personal Laws. Court Affirms Applicability of Section 125 CrPC alongside the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, Ensuring Comprehensive Support for Divorced Muslim Women.

The appeal concerns the High Court of Telangana's modification of interim maintenance from INR 20,000 to INR 10,000 payable by the appellant to the re...

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High Court Dismisses Transfer Petition of Domestic Violence Proceedings. Magistrate Ordered to Expedite Decision within 60 Days; Husband Directed to Pay Costs

The Applicant-Husband seeks to transfer the D.V. (Domestic Violence) proceedings initiated by the Respondent-Wife from the Metropolitan Magistrate's 1...

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Matrimonial Dispute: Appellant's Offer of Lump Sum Alimony Upholds Supreme Court's Decree of Divorce

This case concerns a long-standing matrimonial dispute between the appellant-husband and respondent-wife, who have been separated since 2008. The marr...

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High Court Quashes Proceedings in Dowry Harassment Case. Court Finds Repetitive Allegations and Misuse of Law for Personal Vendetta

The Applicants sought to quash the proceedings in R.C.C. No. 2018 of 2013 before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (J.M.F.C.), Pimpri, Pune. These p...

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Divorce Granted Due to Breach of Settlement Agreement in Matrimonial Dispute. Irretrievable breakdown of marriage leads to divorce decree as petitioner-wife reneges on settlement terms, court invokes Article 142.

Settlement Agreement Recalcitrance in Matrimonial Proceedings Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Article 142 of the Constitution of India 1. Background: The...