Section 498A and Maintenance in India: Can a Criminal Case Affect a Wife’s Right to Financial Support in 2026?

By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: October 2026 Introduction Section 498A and maintenance rights are important issues in matrimonial disputes in India. When a wife files a cruelty complaint against her husband or his relatives, questions often arise about financial support, maintenance proceedings and the legal remedies available to both […]
Can In-Laws Be Held Liable in a 498A or Domestic Violence Case Just Because They Are Family? Delhi High Courtโs 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 […]