Family Law Judgments: Half Yearly Round-up (2026)
"Family Law is no longer confined to disputes between spouses- it is increasingly about protecting dignity, privacy and the silent stakeholders affected by such conflicts”.
6-Month Cooling-Off Period for Divorce directory, not mandatory: Punjab and Haryana HC reiterates
When marriage has irretrievably broken down, the 6-month cooling-off period for divorce cannot save the relationship. This was…
Judicial Separation and Divorce under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Marriage under Hindu Law is considered a sacred and life long bond. However, when marital relations became strained…
Examining Dowry System in India
The dowry system in India remains one of the most deeply entrenched social practices. Though persistent for generations,…
Understanding Judicial Separation in Family Law
Judicial separation, also known as legal separation, is an important concept in family law in India. It allows…
How to Prove Cruelty for Divorce in India – Case Laws
Here is a compilation of Supreme Court case laws where the Court has given some sort of guidelines…
Civil damages for alienation of affection: A New Era Begins
A wife is a rightful person for all the affection and companionship of her husband. But what happens…
Supreme Court Judgment on Matrimonial Case Quashment
In this article we will discuss the background, facts, point of law, issues of law, Court’s Judgment in the case of Navneesh Aggarwal & Others vs. State of Haryana, decided on August 12, 2025.
Decrypting Automatic Divorce in India
If a couple lives like a husband and wife in a society, they shall be deemed as married…
Supreme Court Judgments on Stridhan/ Stridhana/ Streedhan
In India, the cultural practice of giving gold and silver ornaments to the bride along with money at…