Section 498-A of IPC- Its Introduction and the Object
Section 498-A was brought into the statute book in the year 1983. The objects and reasons for introducing section 498A IPC can be gathered from the Statement of Objects and…
The Points considered by the court while granting divorce under Cruelty ground
Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, enacted by Act No. 68 of 1976 with effect from 25th May 1976, reads thus: “13 Divorce.- (1) Any marriage solemnized, whether before…
Supreme Court’s Power under Article 142 to grant divorce in mutual consent cases
Exercise of jurisdiction under Article 142(1) of the Constitution of India by Supreme Court in such cases is clearly permissible to do `complete justice’ to a `cause or matter’. We…
Procedure under Section 13(b) for Divorce by Mutual Consent
Hindu marriage is traditionally considered to be a sacred union; a devout relationship that lasts till eternity. The Hindu Marriage Act provides the right to approach the court for dissolution…
Balancing Welfare and Agreements in Child Custody Disputes – A Case Study of Preety v. Sumit Kumar Narwal (2025)
Introduction On April 3, 2025, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh delivered a significant ruling in Preety v. Sumit Kumar Narwal (CR-7432-2024), a revision petition under Article…
Legal Analysis of Supreme Court Judgment in G.C. Manjunath & Others v. Seetaram
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of G.C. Manjunath & Others v. Seetaram (Criminal Appeal No.1759 of 2025), arising from the Special…
Private Pornography and Masturbation does not constitute as cruelty: Madras High Court Judgment
Introduction: The recent judgment in C.M.A(MD) Nos.460 & 1515 of 2024, delivered by the Hon’ble Justices G.R. Swaminathan and R. Poornima, examines crucial legal principles under the Hindu Marriage Act,…
Inappropriate Conversations with other men is Mental Cruelty against Husband: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court in the case of Smt. Radha v. Sudhanshu (FA No. 1605 of 2023) delivered an important ruling on March 5, 2025, addressing the issue…
Enforcement of orders of maintenance- Supreme Court Directions
Enforcement of the order of maintenance is the most challenging issue, which is encountered by the applicants. If maintenance is not paid in a timely manner, it defeats the very…
The Supreme Court Direction on the Date from which Maintenance Should be Awarded
There is no provision in the HMA with respect to the date from which an Order of maintenance may be made effective. Similarly, Section 12 of the D.V. Act, does…