A practical legal analysis of Indian custody decisions where the welfare principle often operates unevenly against fathers. NEW DELHI: Child custody after divorce is often the most difficult part for parents to deal with. Unlike property or money mat...
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Scope of Supreme Court powers under Article 142 to grant divorce beyond rigid statutory requirements. NEW DELHI: Not every marriage ends with a clear legal ground like cruelty or adultery. Many marriages simply stop functioning. Two people live separ...
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Understanding when courts waive the cooling-off period to speed up the mutual consent divorce NEW DELHI: Most couples who reach the stage of mutual consent divorce are not confused about their decision — they are already done. They have lived separat...
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India claims “child welfare first,” but what actually happens inside courtrooms tells a very different story. If you think custody is about equality, this reality check will change how you see family law completely. NEW DELHI: Shared parenting in I...
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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...
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Many fathers assume divorce means losing their child. The law says otherwise — and recent rulings may surprise you. Divorce does not automatically push fathers to the margins of their child’s life under Indian law. But what actually happens inside co...
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Most people search “how to file divorce in India” only when the situation has already escalated beyond repair. Before you take that step, understand the legal process, grounds, and consequences that can change your life permanently. “Where do I start...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court observed that simply working from home does not automatically entitle a parent to child custody. The Court highlighted that parents may have to be away for work to support their family, and this should not bar them from seeking cust...
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The father, who sought access to his three-year-old daughter, argued that under Muslim law, as the natural guardian, he should be awarded the custody of the child. The Bombay High Court on Monday observed that although religion can be considered when...
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It is now well settled through scientific studies that postpartum depression is rather common in some women and that this is not a situation that will continue forever,” the Court pointed out. The Kerala High Court overturned an order granting ...
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