A mutual divorce is granted when both spouses agree to end the marriage and have settled terms like alimony, custody, and asset division together. It’s filed under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and typically takes 6 to 18 months, including a cooling-off…
Child custody in India is decided by courts based on one principle: the welfare of the child, not the rights of either parent. Custody can be physical, legal, joint, or sole, and either parent can be granted custody depending on stability, involvement, and the child’s…
The Day Everything Changed July 1, 2023. That’s the date India’s 175-year-old criminal law system was officially replaced. The Indian Penal Code — drafted by Thomas Macaulay in 1860 — was gone. In its place stood a new framework: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), or…
The Moment Everything Changed The argument escalated. A knife. A swing. A miss — or was it? The blade grazed your shoulder, drawing blood. Police arrive. Ambulance. Hospital. Within hours, the FIR reads: “Attempt to murder under IPC Section 307.” That’s when you realize: It…
When someone hears the term IPC Section 302, it is usually in connection with a murder case reported in the news or discussed in court. Many people search online for terms like 302 case, Section 302, 302 IPC, What is Dhara 302, or IPC Section…
The Situation That Changed Everything Your neighbor’s heated argument escalates. A shove. A raised hand with a stick. Police arrive. The FIR reads: “Voluntarily causing hurt while armed with a deadly weapon under IPC Section 332.” You’re stunned. You didn’t intend to seriously injure anyone.…
Bought a phone that stopped working in a week? Paid for a home renovation that was never finished? Got overcharged by an insurance company that later denied a genuine claim? You are not alone — and more importantly, you have a legal remedy. Every year,…
If your marriage has reached a point where separation feels like the only way forward, one of the first questions you’ll face is: should this be a mutual divorce or a contested divorce? This single decision affects how long your case will take, how much…
Walking into a police station to report a crime and being turned away is one of the most frustrating experiences a citizen can face. You’ve been wronged, you’re already stressed, and now the very system meant to protect you seems to be shutting the door.…
When a marriage breaks down, the hardest question is never about property or finances. It is always: who will raise the children? Child custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged legal battles Indian families face today. Whether you are going through a divorce, a…