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How does a normal marital dispute suddenly turn into a criminal case against an entire family? Several Supreme Court observations show how allegations, arrests, and years of trials can begin with just one complaint. NEW DELHI: Dowry harassment is a s...

Prenuptial agreements are common abroad, but Indian courts treat marriage very differently. This detailed legal analysis reveals what actually happens when NRIs rely on prenups in Indian matrimonial disputes.  NEW DELHI: Cross-border marriages involv...

Is maintenance in India really meant only for poor women who cannot survive without support? Supreme Court rulings and real courtroom decisions reveal how maintenance law actually works and why many people misunderstand it. NEW DELHI: Maintenance law...

Many relationships in India begin with consent but end in criminal allegations when things fall apart. So when does the law treat a breakup as a crime and when do courts refuse to turn a failed relationship into a rape case?  NEW DELHI: Relationships...

Many couples rush toward divorce without understanding that judicial separation can offer legal protection without immediately ending the marriage. Knowing the strategic difference between the two can completely change how a matrimonial dispute unfol...

Divorce in India is rarely as quick as people expect. From mandatory waiting periods to courtroom battles over custody and maintenance, the timeline often stretches far beyond what most couples imagine. This guide breaks down the real legal process, ...

Thousands of NRIs assume a Canadian divorce ends their marriage everywhere. Indian courts often say otherwise – leaving people shocked to discover they may still be legally married in India. Jurisdiction, Recognition in India, and Critical Lega...

Thousands of NRIs assume a U.S. divorce ends their marriage everywhere. Indian courts say otherwise. A little-known rule under Section 13 CPC can turn a foreign divorce into a legal nightmare in India. NEW DELHI: As more Indian professionals and fami...

Thousands of NRIs believe their foreign divorce ended the marriage. Indian courts often say otherwise. A single Supreme Court rule can decide whether your divorce is valid — or whether you are still legally married in India. NEW DELHI: In an increasi...

Many husbands assume infidelity ends financial liability. The law says otherwise and the difference between morality and statutory wording is where most men lose their cases. NEW DELHI: When adultery enters a marriage dispute, one question dominates ...