Legal Rights Education & Practical Advice

There is a major misunderstanding about the law on dowry harassment. Many people believe a Section 498A case cannot be filed after seven years of marriage. This is incorrect. I clarify the difference between Section 498A for dowry harassment and Section 304B for dowry death, and explain why the time limit applies only to the latter.

If a court has ordered your husband to pay maintenance and he is refusing, you have powerful legal options. I explain the three main ways to enforce a maintenance order: requesting a warrant of arrest, attaching and selling his property, or getting his salary directly garnished by the court.

In child custody cases, the Supreme Court has repeatedly stated that the child's welfare is the single most important factor. This principle can even override personal laws or a biological parent's claim. My approach is always to center the case around the child's best interests, ensuring their future is secure.

Is it possible to get a divorce even if your spouse refuses to participate in the legal proceedings? Yes, this is called an ex-parte or one-sided divorce. I explain the conditions under which a court can proceed with a case and grant a divorce decree, even when the other party does not appear in court.

Many clients ask if WhatsApp screenshots can be used as evidence. While they are permissible in court, proving their authenticity can be difficult because the other party can simply deny the conversation. I share a crucial tip on how to take screenshots that include the phone number, making them a much stronger piece of evidence during trial.

I often get questions about the legality of modern relationships. In this video, I address two common misconceptions: whether a married person can legally be in a live-in relationship, and the current legal standing of adultery after the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment decriminalizing Section 497 of the IPC.