What is the cost of sending a legal notice through a lawyer?
The cost of sending a legal notice through a lawyer in India typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹25,000 or even […]
In which matters is it compulsory to send a legal notice before initiating legal action?
While in many cases sending a legal notice is optional but advisable, in some matters it is legally mandatory as
What is Section 498A IPC/85 BNS and what are its consequences?
Excellent query — and very timely, since as you might know, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) has now replaced
Can a husband be imprisoned under both Section 125 CrPC and Domestic Violence Act simultaneously?
Great question — let’s carefully explain this in detail because it involves an intersection of two different legal mechanisms for
What is the difference between 498A and Domestic Violence Act-2005?
Excellent question — and an important one too because many people confuse Section 498A IPC with the Protection of Women
What precautions should be taken before filing a contested divorce case?
Excellent question — because in contested divorce cases, emotions run high and the legal process is rigorous, time-consuming, and can
Shamima Farooqui vs Shahid Khan (2015): Supreme Court on a Woman’s Right to Dignified Maintenance
Introduction The provision of Section 125 CrPC is designed to prevent destitution and vagrancy by securing minimal subsistence for wives,
Krishna Bhattacharjee vs Sarathi Choudhury (2015): Can a Divorced Wife Claim Relief Under the Domestic Violence Act?
Introduction The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDV Act) was enacted as a gender-specific legislation aimed at
Kirtikant D. Vadodaria vs State of Gujarat (1996): Whether Stepmother Can Claim Maintenance from Stepson
Introduction Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 is a secular and welfare-oriented provision aimed at preventing destitution and