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Andhra Pradesh High Court: Husband cannot seek DNA test of children to prove wife’s adultery

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a husband cannot seek DNA testin

17 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

SC allows District Judges to nominate women lawyers to Bar Association executive committees to ensure 30% representation

The Supreme Court of India has empowered

14 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

Mandatory menstrual leave may harm women’s careers: SC

The Supreme Court of India has observed that making menstrual leave mandatory

13 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

Visually Challenged Woman Qualifies Judicial Service Exam, Set To Become Judge In Kerala

In a remarkable milestone for inclusivity in India’s judicial system, Thanya Nathan C., a visually-impaired advocate fr

9 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

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 Raises Concerns Over Misuse of Section 498A IPC in Matrimonial Disputes

The Supreme Court reiterated its concern over the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) during the hearing of a matrimonial dispute filed just

26 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia

Calling a Woman “R****i” is an Attack on Her Sexual Dignity and Attracts IPC Section 509: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that referring to a woman as “r***i” is not a casual abuse but a direct attack on her sexual dignity, thereby attracting

24 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 Directs States and UTs to Strengthen Implementation of Domestic Violence Act, 2005

In a landmark order aimed at bolstering the protection of women from domestic violence, the Supreme Court has issued comprehensive directions to all States and Union Territories for the effective i

7 Jun 2025 · Lexpedia