Can In-Laws Be Held Liable in a 498A or Domestic Violence Case Just Because They Are Family? Delhi High Court’s 2026 Position

By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: October 2026 When a marriage collapses and an FIR lands, it rarely names only the husband. Parents, sisters, brothers, sometimes an aunt who lives in another city all end up in the complaint. So the question families ask us first is whether in-laws can […]
Wife Left Home & Not Returning? 7 Legal Steps Every Husband Must Take Before She Files a Case

By Advocate Karan Dua | Years of Family & Matrimonial Law Practice Delhi Reviewed for accuracy under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and current Delhi Family Court practice — last updated July 2026. When a wife leaves the matrimonial home and stops responding to calls, texts, or attempts at reconciliation, most husbands freeze. Should you […]
Live-In Relationship & Divorce in Delhi: Your Complete Legal Rights Guide (2026)

Author By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation Introduction Live-in relationships are no longer rare in Delhi. Thousands of couples — from working professionals in Lajpat Nagar to students in South Extension — are choosing to live together without registering a marriage. But when the relationship ends, the legal questions arrive fast and without warning. […]
Your Phone Is Your Best Lawyer: How to Legally Collect Evidence for Divorce in India

A comprehensive legal guide on what digital evidence is admissible in Indian divorce courts, how to preserve it correctly, and the critical mistakes that could get your evidence thrown out — or worse, get you charged with an offence. Why Your Phone Matters More Than Any Witness Divorce litigation in India has changed fundamentally over […]