Shared parenting has evolved significantly in India, reshaping child custody norms under the Guardian & Wards Act. Whether you’re navigating a matrimonial divorce or seeking a stable co-parenting arrangement, this in-depth guide—crafted with insights from top legal family lawyers and legal services lawyers—offers a clear, practical roadmap. Learn how to collaborate with a divorce lawyer,Read more about A Comprehensive Roadmap to Shared Parenting under the Guardian & Wards Act[…]

The Kerala High Court urged the State and Central governments to frame guidelines or laws for granting licenses to individuals interested in protecting stray dogs. The Court recently opined that human lives should be given preference over the lives of stray dogs. In a recent case, Justice PV Kunhikrishnan pointed out that the threat of stray dogsRead more about HUMANS BE GIVEN PREFERENCE OVER STRAY DOGS OPINED KERALA HC[…]

Non-payment of money or breach of contract are civil wrongs that differ from criminal offences, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta reiterated. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta explained that there is a clear distinction between a breach of contract and criminal offences. Non-payment of money or breach of contract are civilRead more about POLICE HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO RECOVER MONEY – SUPREME COURT[…]

DCDRC, Ernakulam, Kerala, while considering the matter where an ex-student of VLCC Institute who had enrolled in 2 courses, cancelled her admission due to delays in classes and her weak health, and had claimed a refund from the institute, noted that the complainant is a ‘consumer’ under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 based on the feeRead more about UNSCRUPULOUS COACHING INSTITUTES HAVE NO RIGHT TO RETAIN FEES OF STUDENTS WHO LEAVE THE COURSE MIDWAY DUE TO DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SERVICES[…]

The first condition of Mutual Consent Divorce is that the husband and wife is not living together since one year. Following are the steps which should be followed for Mutual consent Divorce:- Firstly, a divorce lawyer need to be finalised. The divorce lawyer will prepare a mutual consent settlement deed or Memorandum of Understanding statingRead more about HOW TO GET MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE THROUGH FAMILY COURTS IN INDIA[…]

The Kerala High Court recently opined that the collection of parking fees by Lulu International shopping mall was not appropriate while perusing a couple of pleas that the shopping mall collecting parking fees from its customers was illegal. The Court directed the Municipality to file a statement on its definite stand whether a parking feeRead more about CAN SHOPPING MALLS COLLECT CAR PARKING FEE? – A BIG QUESTION[…]

Delhi High Court, in the suit for possession filed by the Mother in law, has observed that the mother in law being the owner of the property is not barred from claiming eviction against her daughter in law where the residence is a shared household. The Court granted a decree of possession in favour ofRead more about MOTHER IN LAW BEING OWNER CAN CLAIM EVICTION AGAINST DAUGHTER IN LAW IN SHARED HOUSEHOLD – DELHI HIGH COURT[…]

When a couple goes on the warpath that leads to separation or divorce, it is the children who pay the heaviest price as they are shattered when the court tells them to go with the parent whom he or she deems best. This can be a traumatizing experience for any kid and can actually affectRead more about SHARED PARENTING IN INDIA[…]

In the present case, the couple, two budding engineers were deeply in love got married on January 5, 2004, in Mumbai, after an eight-year-long courtship. They obtained Canadian citizenship after the husband immigrated for better prospects in 2003, and the wife followed on a spouse visa. The husband mentioned in his petition that he metRead more about SPOUSE STAYING ABROAD FOR CAREER NOT ‘CRUELTY’ OR ‘DESERTION’ – BOMBAY HIGH COURT[…]

The government had first released the draft of the Model Tenancy Act in 2019. Two years after announcing the draft Act, Union Cabinet finally approved the Model Tenancy Act with a focus on boosting rental housing and reducing litigation.  The Act will boost rental housing and reduce litigations. The Act fixes limits for security deposits,Read more about MODEL TENANCY ACT – SECURITY DEPOSIT TO RENT HIKE, ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW[…]