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Supreme Court To Examine Whether Muslim Woman Can Invoke Khula Without Husband’s Consent

In an important development concerning Muslim Personal Law and women’s marital righ

10 Feb 2026 · Lexpedia News

Delhi High Court Directs Family Court Judge to Undergo Refresher Training for Serious Misapplication of Matrimonial Laws

The Delhi High Court has directed a family court judge to undergo an “appropriate and comprehensive refresher training program” in mat

29 Nov 2025 · Lexpedia

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Immediate Protection for Young Couple, Warns Authorities of Liability

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has emphasized that if protection is not granted immediately upon a citizen's request—particularly in cases involving

9 Nov 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Flags Misuse of POCSO Act in Matrimonial and Adolescent Disputes

The Supreme Court of India today expressed concern over the misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in cases arising from matrimonial disputes and com

2 Nov 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Directs States & UTs to Frame Rules Under Anand Marriage Act, 1909

The Supreme Court directed 17 States and 7 Union Territories (UTs) to frame rules under the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 for the registration of Sikh

22 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia

Why ‘Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage’ Cannot Be a Ground for Divorce Without Legislative Backing

The ground of “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” is not yet recognized under Indian statutory law. While courts, particularly the Supreme Court, hav

20 Aug 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case, Reiterates Position on Consent and False Promise of Marriage

8 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Questions Rising Trend of Rape Cases Over Broken Marriage Promises: “Morality Has Changed”

The Supreme Court of India raised concerns over the increasing number of rape cases filed by women after relationships end, especially when the woman alleges that

2 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia