Rashmi Kulkarni

Rashmi Kulkarni

Family Law & Domestic Violence Family Law

Family law reporter covering matrimonial disputes, maintenance litigation, custody battles, and the gap between domestic violence law on paper and its enforcement in family courts across India.

Articles by Rashmi (7)

Family Law

Bail Granted Despite Commercial Quantity: 259g Morphine Recovery 'Marginally Above' Limit, Delhi HC Rules Trial Delay Trumps NDPS Rigours

Delhi High Court grants bail to man held with 259g morphine, ruling that prolonged detention without trial can override the strict bail conditions of Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

9 October 2026 · 5 min read · 3 views
Family Law

NDPS Act: Long Jail Wait Before Trial Violates Bail Accused's Rights, Delhi High Court Rules

Delhi High Court grants bail in a commercial-quantity NDPS case, holding that the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 outranks the strict bail conditions of Section 37.

29 September 2026 · 6 min read · 10 views
Family Law

Living Together Without Marriage? Supreme Court Just Changed Everything

In a landmark ruling, India's top court expands domestic violence protections to live-in couples. Here's what it means for women in unmarried relationships.

3 August 2026 · 7 min read · 70 views
Family Law

When Government Changes Your City's Rules, Do You Get a Say?

A 1989 Supreme Court case reveals a troubling gap: governments can reshape municipalities without hearing from affected residents. What this means for your neighborhood.

14 April 2026 · 5 min read · 190 views
Family Law

Your Husband's Construction Wages: Why Courts Are Getting It Wrong

A 1996 Supreme Court ruling on construction worker wages could help women prove income in maintenance cases. But the decision remains hidden. Here's what you need to know.

8 April 2026 · 4 min read · 132 views
Family Law

Can the Government Seize Your Family Temple? What One Court Case Actually Settled

A 1987 Supreme Court ruling clarified when the government can claim your family's religious property. Here's what changed—and why it matters to you.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 109 views
Family Law

Your Family Property Could Be All Yours Now

A major Delhi court ruling just changed who can claim your inherited land. Here's what it means for your family disputes.

8 April 2026 · 5 min read · 87 views