Explained | Supreme Court Judgment on child custody to father when the child was averse even to see his mother
Supreme Court viewed that the child being aged 12 years and 9 months old, was in a position to take decisions.
matrimonial disputes
Bombay High Court allows transfer of divorce case for diabetic wife required to travel 468 Km
The Court also acknowledged the husband’s difficulty taking leave every now and then and allowed him to appear through video conferencing for the days when his physical presence is not required.
“Matrimonial causes should be disposed of expeditiously on a war footing”: Karnataka High Court
The courts should make all efforts to try and dispose of matrimonial matters within 1 year so that in the event of granting such a decree, the parties may re-structure their lives.
J&K and Ladakh HC | To prevent the “frittering away of the fruits of compromise” HC can quash proceedings for non-compoundable offences if parties have arrived at a settlement
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deciding the instant petition wherein the Court was faced with the issue
‘Respect each other. Your children are watching you very closely’; Supreme Court advices parents in custody battle
Supreme Court: The bench of AM Khanwilkar and JB Pardiwala*, JJ, in a matter relating to custody of two minor children, has
Can FIR/ complaint in non compoundable offences pertaining to matrimonial disputes be quashed? HP HC lays down under what circumstances
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Chander Bhusan Barowalia J. disposed of the petition and quashed the FIR/complaint. The facts of the case are
Does marrying another lady causes emotional abuse so as to come under Domestic Violence? Read Sessions Court decision
LXIII Addl. City Civil & Sessions Judge, Bengaluru: B. Venkatesha, LXIII Addl. City Civil & Sessions Judge, dismissed an appeal filed under Section
CIC | Whether husband is entitled to seek information re wife’s bank details and IT Returns? Commission answers while discussing who is “third party”
Central Information Commission (CIC): Neeraj Kumar Gupta (Information Commissioner) held that: “Since filing of the Income Tax Returns by an individual with
Supreme Court year-end roundup| From important judgments to unmissable facts and stories, here’s a comprehensive roundup of all that happened in 2020
2020 has been a year of COVID-19, challenges, and changes. Of many things that this year has taught us, one of the
2020 Wrap-Up — Family Law & Allied Provisions
In our series of 2020 wrap-ups, let’s revisit and take a dive at some of our stories on family laws and how
Bom HC | Can Family Court entertain application for reliefs under Ss. 18 to 22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005? HC answers
Bombay High Court: C.V. Bhadang, J., addressed whether the Family Court can application for reliefs under Section 18 to 22 of the
Del HC reiterates SC’s position on “duty of the Courts to encourage genuine settlements of matrimonial disputes”
Delhi High Court: Anu Malhotra, J., dismissed the petition in view of the dispute being settled mutually. The instant petition sought quashing of
Ker HC | While considering transfer petitions related to matrimonial disputes, the convenience of wife is to be preferred over the convenience of husband; Court reiterates
Kerala High Court: Shircy V. J., while allowing the present petition against the original petition filed in the family court, reiterated, “In
Telangana HC | Restating the law on permissibility of quashing of criminal proceedings, Court directs SHO to conduct investigation following S. 41-A CrPC
Telangana High Court: K. Lakshman, J., addressed an issue in the criminal petition in light of Section 41-A of the Criminal Procedure Code,
Ker HC | Convenience of lady is of paramount concern while considering transfer petitions in matrimonial disputes
Kerala High Court: Shircy V., J. allowed the transfer petition of the petitioner’s matrimonial dispute cases to the Family Court most convenient
HP HC | FIR in non-compoundable offences pertaining to matrimonial disputes can be quashed if the parties have settled dispute amicably
Himachal Pradesh High Court: Chander Bhusan Barowalia, J. allowed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Guj HC | Court to invoke Section 482 CrPC to bring peace to matrimonial disputes where parties have reached mutual understanding
Gujarat High Court: The Bench of Sonia Gokani, J., allowed a petition seeking quashing of the FIR registered with Mahila Police Station
In a 2:1 verdict, SC rejects the idea of Video Conferencing in Marital Disputes; Says it is possible only when settlement fails
Supreme Court: In the matter revolving around allowing video conferencing in matters relating to marital disputes, the 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra,
Talaq Certificate issued by the Chief Kazi is only an opinion and has no legal sanctity
Madras High Court: While examining the validity of certificates issued by the Kazis in the country in general and in Tamil Nadu