The Jharkhand High Court denied maintenance to the wife, Sangeeta Toppo, under Section 125(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), concluding that she left her husband without sufficient cause. ⚖️ Allegations by Wife: 🛑 Husband’s Defense: Marriage solemn as per tribal (Oraon) customs, not Hindu Marriage Act. 👨⚖️ Court’s Observations: 📜 Important Point– Section 125(4) CrPC: A wife is…
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court denied maintenance to wife in Vijay Kumar vs. Harsh Lata Aggarwal Case under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, citing her educational qualifications, previous work experience, and her ability to earn. 🧑⚖️ Background: The case involved Vijay Kumar, who challenged the grant of maintenance to his wife, Harsh Lata Aggarwal,…
Interim maintenance reduces to Educated Wife in Supreme Court Reduces Interim Maintenance in Bhushan Kumar Meen Vs Mansi Meen. The case involved Bhushan Kumar Meen, who challenged the order directing him to pay ₹10,000 per month as interim maintenance to his estranged wife, Mansi Meen, despite his net take-home salary being just ₹9,000, after deductions including a heavy home…
A society divided by distrust cannot progress. A family system shattered by biased laws cannot thrive. It’s time to ask—Are these laws upholding justice or scripting a silent genocide of marital values? This post highlights how laws are being weaponized to break families, aiming to raise awareness. In the name of development and equality, a slow but deliberate changes…
Men are unsafe at their homes too…. In a shocking Meerut murder has shocked the Nation. The recent brutal murder of a husband in Meerut has once again highlighted a harsh reality which society refuses to acknowledge—men too are victims of heinous crimes within their own homes. The case, where a woman Muskan Rastogi, brutally murdered her husband Saurabh…
The Indian family unit, the backbone of our society, is facing unprecedented challenges due to the legal bias resulting to family breakdowns, and false accusations against men. Men Helpline organization is dedicated to supporting men in distress, particularly those falsely accused in dowry harassment or rape cases, while simultaneously advocating for systemic changes that will strengthen and save the…
The tragic case of Nishant Tripathi has once again exposed the double standards in our legal and social systems when it comes to men’s rights. Nishant Tripathi, a 41 years old man with a promising future, ultimately took his own life. What makes this case even more ironic is that his own mother, Neelam Chaturvedi, is a well-known women’s…
India’s divorce system needs urgent reform to address the needs of the modern families. The century old law has failed to align with modern societal realities and to prioritize the mental health and well-being of families. We call to end the blame game in divorce proceeding by promoting the amicable solutions. The current practice in divorce fuels cycle of…
Petition for No-Fault Divorce in India: End the culture of Blame Game No-fault divorce model offers separation without a cycle of blame-game. To Whom It May Concern, We urge the Indian Court, Ministry of Law and the Law Commission to enact legislation considering the no-fault model of divorce in India. Introduction: Family law should prioritize fairness, compassion, and efficiency,…
The process of divorce in India is emotionally, legally, and financially challenging for men. This post aim to explain the procedure of divorce in India under the Hindu Marriage Act in a question-and-answer FAQ format to make it easier to understand. It takes several years to get a divorce because India has no provision for prenuptial agreements and does…