September 2026

Published by Delhi Law Advocates | Legal Defense Division | Dwarka, New Delhi Corporate Exposure in Blockchain and Tokenized Ventures As the regulatory landscape surrounding Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) solidifies in India, investor disputes within Web3 startups, decentralized communities, and token projects are increasingly crossing into white-collar criminal prosecution. Founders and advisory boards are vulnerable […]

In Indian matrimonial law, proving physical cruelty is straightforward through medical records and forensic documentation. However, the majority of contested divorce petitions filed under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 rest on the ground of Mental Cruelty. Because mental cruelty involves subjective psychological harm, Family Court judges examine whether the alleged conduct crosses the

If a spouse changes their mind after the First Motion in a mutual consent divorce, the Family Court cannot legally grant a mutual divorce decree. Indian family law requires both husband and wife to consent freely up to the Second Motion. However, the spouse who backs out must return any settlement money or stridhan received.

Yes, the Supreme Court of India has the power under Article 142 of the Constitution to dissolve a marriage even if one spouse refuses to consent, if the court finds that the marriage is completely dead and cannot be saved (“Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage”). However, the court ensures that the wife and children receive fair