Matrimonial disputes law Archives - Shades of Knife https://www.shadesofknife.in/tag/matrimonial-disputes-law/ True Colors of a Vile Wife Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:01:50 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.shadesofknife.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-1021-32x32.jpg Matrimonial disputes law Archives - Shades of Knife https://www.shadesofknife.in/tag/matrimonial-disputes-law/ 32 32 Passport Implications in 498A Cases – A Complete Practical Guide https://www.shadesofknife.in/passport-implications-in-498a-cases-a-complete-practical-guide/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/passport-implications-in-498a-cases-a-complete-practical-guide/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:42:36 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23838 One of the most common fears among individuals facing a Section 498A IPC complaint is: “Will I lose my passport?” “Can I travel abroad?” “Will a 498A case stop passport renewal?” In reality, a 498A FIR does not automatically cancel a passport. However, criminal proceedings can create important practical issues relating to: Passport renewal Police […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/passport-implications-in-498a-cases-a-complete-practical-guide/feed/ 0 Sivaraman Nair and Ors Vs State of Kerala and Anr on 24 Apr 2026 – Judgement Summary https://www.shadesofknife.in/sivaraman-nair-and-ors-vs-state-of-kerala-and-anr-on-24-apr-2026-judgement-summary/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/sivaraman-nair-and-ors-vs-state-of-kerala-and-anr-on-24-apr-2026-judgement-summary/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:43:48 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23305 In Sivaraman Nair & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Anr., the Supreme Court examined whether criminal proceedings for offences under Sections 498A, 494 read with 34 IPC (now corresponding provisions under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)) could be sustained against the husband’s relatives in the absence of specific allegations. The case arose from an FIR […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/sivaraman-nair-and-ors-vs-state-of-kerala-and-anr-on-24-apr-2026-judgement-summary/feed/ 0 How to Seek Compensation for False Arrest in India https://www.shadesofknife.in/how-to-seek-compensation-for-false-arrest-in-india/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/how-to-seek-compensation-for-false-arrest-in-india/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:58:39 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=23301 Introduction A false arrest is not just a legal irregularity—it is a serious violation of personal liberty and fundamental rights. Indian law recognizes that unlawful detention can cause reputational damage, mental trauma, and financial loss. Therefore, individuals who have been falsely arrested can seek compensation and legal remedies through constitutional and statutory mechanisms. This article […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/how-to-seek-compensation-for-false-arrest-in-india/feed/ 0 Asish Bera and Ors Vs The State of West Bengal and Anr on 30 Jan 2026 https://www.shadesofknife.in/asish-bera-ors-v-the-state-of-west-bengal-anr-on-30-jan-2026/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/asish-bera-ors-v-the-state-of-west-bengal-anr-on-30-jan-2026/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:15:43 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=22958 The Calcutta High Court held that criminal proceedings cannot continue when the complaint lacks specific material and shows serious inconsistencies. The Court found that the complainant had filed two complaints regarding the same alleged incident without proper explanation. The Court also noted contradictions in the statements recorded during investigation. It observed that courts must prevent […]

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]]> https://www.shadesofknife.in/asish-bera-ors-v-the-state-of-west-bengal-anr-on-30-jan-2026/feed/ 0 Abuzar Ahmed and Ors Vs State of Karnataka and Anr on 8 Jan 2026 https://www.shadesofknife.in/abuzar-ahmed-ors-vs-state-of-karnataka-anr-on-8-jan-2026/ https://www.shadesofknife.in/abuzar-ahmed-ors-vs-state-of-karnataka-anr-on-8-jan-2026/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:11:40 +0000 https://www.shadesofknife.in/?p=22657 The High Court of Karnataka quashed criminal proceedings initiated under Section 498A and Section 504 of the IPC, read with Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The Court examined the complaint in detail. It found that the allegations described routine marital disagreements. They did not disclose grave cruelty or a specific […]

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