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Rohith Associates | On Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | 1 Min read
A couple separates, and in the aftermath, the practical questions pile up quickly — where will each person live, how will expenses be managed, what happens to the children. Somewhere in that list, often pushed to the sid
GeneralConsider a common scenario that plays out in family courts across the country. A woman has separated from her husband and moved back to her parents' house. She isn't seeking divorce and isn't asking for money. Her only concern is that her husband keeps showing up at her parents' home at odd hours, banging on the door and making threats loud enough for the neighbours to hear.
Civil LawA property owner discovers that a neighbour has extended a wall, constructed a structure, or occupied a portion of their land. What may initially appear as a minor issue can quickly turn into a serious legal conflict. Encroachment is one of the most common causes of boundary disputes, and it directly affects ownership rights. Addressing such issues requires a clear understanding of legal remedies available under civil law.
Criminal LawA customer does not enjoy automatic immunity from prosecution merely because he is a customer. Depending on the facts and the statutory ingredients, a person who visits a brothel for sexual activity can fall within Sections 5 and 7 of the ITPA. The Division Bench has approved the broader line of Kerala High Court authority and overruled the contrary line.
Family LawA marriage ends, or the couple separates, and the wife leaves the matrimonial home with little more than the clothes she is wearing. The jewellery she wore on her wedding day, the gold given by her parents, the gifts from relatives, and whatever cash or valuables were handed over around the time of the marriage, all of it stays behind, held by her husband or his family. When she asks for it back, she's met with excuses, denial, or outright refusal.
Civil LawA property is purchased, boundaries are marked, and ownership appears clear on paper. Over time, however, disputes may arise when a neighbouring property owner questions the boundary line, constructs beyond their limits, or encroaches on a portion of land. These situations are more common than expected and often escalate into serious civil matters. Boundary disputes are not merely disagreements between neighbours, but legal conflicts that directly affect ownership rights and property value.