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Allahabad High Court Criticizes UP Police for Blocking Woman's Phone
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Allahabad High Court Criticizes UP Police for Blocking Woman's Phone

The Allahabad High Court ordered the immediate restoration of a woman's blocked mobile number, criticizing the UP Police for acting on a false complaint from her husband. The court highlighted the necessity for police to handle citizen complaints with due diligence.

Jun 1, 2026Read more →
Understanding Trauma and Gatekeeping in Indian Family Courts
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Understanding Trauma and Gatekeeping in Indian Family Courts

This article delves into the complex dynamics of trauma and gatekeeping in family courts in India, emphasizing the often overlooked experiences of litigants seeking justice.

May 23, 2026Read more →
Madras HC: Wife Not a Pug, Can't Follow Husband Like in Vodafone Ad
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Madras HC: Wife Not a Pug, Can't Follow Husband Like in Vodafone Ad

The Madras High Court clarified that a wife is not to follow her husband like a dog in a Vodafone advertisement, highlighting the importance of individual autonomy in matrimonial relationships.

Sep 3, 2026Read more →
Allahabad High Court denies maternity leave for fourth child
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Allahabad High Court denies maternity leave for fourth child

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking maternity leave for a woman's fourth child, affirming the government's rejection of the request.

Aug 13, 2026Read more →
Property Purchased Jointly With Spouse Not Benami Under 1988 Act: Kerala HC
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Property Purchased Jointly With Spouse Not Benami Under 1988 Act: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court ruled that properties purchased jointly with a spouse do not fall under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988. The court upheld a mandatory injunction for vacant possession and dismissed a partition suit.

Jul 25, 2026Read more →
J&K HC Rejects Wife's Plea Over Kiss Emojis in Divorce Case
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J&K HC Rejects Wife's Plea Over Kiss Emojis in Divorce Case

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has denied a woman's petition to remove a question about kiss emojis from her divorce proceedings. The court upheld the family court's framing of issues, which included allegations of infidelity.

Jun 5, 2026Read more →
Kerala HC Grants Transit Anticipatory Bail to Farmaan Khan
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Kerala HC Grants Transit Anticipatory Bail to Farmaan Khan

The Kerala High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to Farmaan Khan, the husband of Monalisa Bhosle, in a kidnapping case registered in Madhya Pradesh involving allegations of an invalid marriage.

Jun 3, 2026Read more →
Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses plea for release of married woman
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Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses plea for release of married woman

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking the release of a married woman in a live-in relationship, reaffirming the court's stance on matrimonial disputes.

May 21, 2026Read more →
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