Matrimonial cases
Notes on legal developments, procedure and practical questions, written for general readers.
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Mutual Consent Divorce in Gurugram: How the Process Works, Step by Step
When both husband and wife agree that the marriage is over, mutual consent divorce is usually the quickest and least painful route. Here is how it works in the Family Court at Gurugram, what has to be settled first, and what to watch out for.
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Live-in Relationships, Girlfriends and Boyfriends: What Indian Law Actually Says
Is a live-in relationship legal? Can a live-in partner claim maintenance? When does a relationship become a criminal case? A plain guide to live-in rights, age of consent, false promise of marriage, breakups, blackmail and privacy under Indian law.
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Is Cheating on Your Spouse a Crime in India? Adultery, Divorce, Maintenance and Custody Explained
Many people still believe they can file an FIR against a cheating spouse. Since 2018, adultery is not a crime in India. But it still matters a great deal in divorce, maintenance and sometimes custody. What the law says now, and the mistakes that can turn the aggrieved spouse into the accused.
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Dowry or Cruelty Case (Section 85 BNS, Old 498A) Filed Against Your Family in Gurugram? What Happens Next and What You Can Do
A complaint of cruelty or dowry harassment by a wife can bring the police to the husband's whole family. How Section 85 BNS (formerly Section 498A IPC) works, what the police can and cannot do, and the lawful steps open to the accused family in Gurugram.