Naahar's Legalis Law Cons

27/04/2026

17/04/2026

The Supreme Court of India held that a wife and her family cannot be prosecuted for ‘giving dowry’ based solely on statements made in her complaint against the husband.

*Protection is provided under Section 7(3) of the Dowry Prohibition Act.

*Statements made by aggrieved persons cannot be used against them.

*The ruling prevents misuse of law against victims of dowry harassment.

17/04/2026

Allahabad High Court held that access to electricity is a Fundamental Right under Article 21.

Directed authorities to process the application of a daughter-in-law seeking a new electricity connection amid a matrimonial dispute.

16/04/2026

Rajasthan High Court has held that a husband may seek his estranged wife’s employment records under Section 94 BNSS to contest a maintenance claim, stating such documents can be summoned when relevant to fair adjudication.

15/04/2026

The Supreme Court has held that a Magistrate’s order directing investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC / Section 175(3) BNSS cannot be quashed merely by relying on the accused’s defence, and courts should consider only the complaint/allegations at that stage—not defence material.

15/04/2026

The Supreme Court recently observed that while consent in mutual divorce can ordinarily be withdrawn before decree, a spouse cannot back out after agreeing to a full and final settlement unless justified grounds like fraud/coercion exist; the Court stressed mediation settlements should be treated strictly.

13/04/2026

The Supreme Court has transferred to the CBI the investigation of an FIR alleging sexual offences by a husband against his minor daughter, noting the child was being “tormented for no good reason” amid a matrimonial dispute.