Navigating Relationship & Matrimonial Disputes

Sending messages to a female colleague at night complimenting her looks can land you in legal trouble. A Mumbai court has held that such acts can be considered an offense, leading to an FIR and even jail time. Men need to be aware of these boundaries.

This news story highlights a shocking case of a false murder charge, where a man was jailed for two years for his wife's "murder," only to find her alive and living with her boyfriend. It exposes major flaws in police investigation and the plight of the wrongly accused.

This case is a cautionary tale where a wife took money and jewelry from her husband to fund her boyfriend's lifestyle, and then filed a retaliatory dowry case. It shows how financial deceit can escalate into complex legal battles involving multiple false allegations.

Be very careful about physical relationships established after consuming alcohol. Legally, consent given under the influence of alcohol can be considered 'no consent,' which can lead to rape charges. I explain this tricky legal situation that many people are unaware of.

The Chhattisgarh High Court made a controversial observation that 'unnatural' sex by a husband with his wife, even without her consent, is not an offense under Section 377 IPC. I discuss this judgment and its implications on marital rights and consent.

Under the new BNS law, a man who promises to marry a woman, has a physical relationship, and then backs out can face up to 10 years in jail. Interestingly, this law does not apply to women. I explain this gender-specific provision and its potential for misuse.

In matrimonial cases, screenshots of a spouse's extramarital affair are often dismissed as morphed. To make them valid evidence, you must produce the original device or get official records from the social media company. I explain the correct procedure to make your proof count.

Section 69 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita specifically criminalizes having physical relations on a false promise of marriage. I break down what this new law means, how it differs from previous laws, and the serious consequences for men.

All jewelry a wife receives during her wedding, whether from her family or her husband's, is her 'Stridhan'. If the husband or his relatives refuse to return it, she can file a criminal complaint under Section 406 IPC for criminal breach of trust.