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Jaisalmer: A unique scene unfolded in Barmer district, where a couple that was living separately for two years, reunited with the help of National Lok Adalat held Saturday at the Barmer court premises.Champalal and Dhanwanti reconciled through mediation in the Lok Adalat, both parties openly expressed their views. With the court's assistance and counselling, they decided to forget their past grievances and live together once more.Not only did they put aside their differences, but they also exchanged garlands in court, promising to start afresh, which moved the onlookers. Their happiness was evident on their faces. The couple was living apart for the past two years and had applied for divorce in court.Lawyer Ganesh Kumar Meghwal explained that Dhanwanti and Champalal, residents of Tilak Nagar in Barmer, are husband and wife. They married in 2013, and their family life was good, with two children. However, minor disputes led to accusations and arguments, escalating to the point where they separated."Two years ago, Champalal approached me, saying their marital relationship deteriorated and they wanted a divorce. I advised them not to break up the family, but they were not willing to listen at the time," Meghwal said.The advocate stated that Champalal filed for divorce in 2024, which is still pending. Recently, Champalal visited me again, and I called his wife. After discussions, they agreed to reconcile, influenced by the Lok Adalat. The Lok Adalat provides quick and affordable justice, and today they reached an agreement. Champalal said, "We have cleared our misunderstandings and are starting anew." Dhanwanti also expressed gratitude to the court and mediators, calling it a new opportunity in life. The National Lok Adalat was organised across Rajasthan Saturday, aiming to resolve or settle pending old cases.
Bengaluru, Dec 15 (VOICE) Three accused in Atul Subhash's suicide case -- his wife, her mother and brother -- who were arrested by Bengaluru Police, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, officials said here on Sunday.A senior police officer said Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania was arrested from Haryana's Gurugram and her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were nabbed in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The accused persons were produced before the court and were sent to judicial custody for 14 days. After nabbing the accused persons, the Karnataka Police brought them to Ben ...Read More >
UP: Karnataka Police have arrested the mother-in-law and brother-in-law of late Atul Subhash, who committed suicide on December 9 over alleged demand by his wife's family for Rs 3 crore as settlement. The sensational case has triggered debate over harassment of married men and misuse of dowry provisions in the country. Atul Subhash ended his life on Monday leaving behind a 40-page death note and 90-minute video explaining how he was allegedly tortured by his wife. Atul's In-Laws Arrested On Thursday Night The Karnataka Police arrested Nisha Singhania, Atul's mother-in-law and brother-in-law ...Read More >
Imphal: A total of 298 cases were successfully resolved during the third National Lok Adalat of 2025, with settlements amounting to Rs 4,69,31,411. The event, held on Saturday, took place across all District Courts and the High Court of Manipur, officials confirmed on Sunday. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A total of 3,595 cases, including both pre-litigation matters and pending civil cases, were up for resolution during the Lok Adalat. These cases covered a range of disputes, such as matrimonial issues, bank recovery cases, Motor Accident C ...Read More >
Kohima, October 8 (MExN): The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) has amicably settled 89 disputes as part of the 90-day 'Mediation for the Nation' campaign, which concluded recently. According to a press statement, the campaign, which ran from July to September 2025, saw a total of 428 cases referred for mediation by the District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) and the High Court Legal Services Committee. The pan-India initiative was conceptualised by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Mediation & Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court, ...Read More >
Bengaluru, December 15: Three accused in Atul Subhash's suicide case -- his wife, her mother and brother -- who were arrested by Bengaluru Police, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, officials said here on Sunday. A senior police officer said Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania was arrested from Haryana's Gurugram and her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were nabbed in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Nikita Singhania, Wife of Techie Atul Subhash, Her Mother Nisha Singhania and Brother Anurag Singhania Arrested by Karnataka Police in Suicide Case; All Sent to Judicial Cust ...Read More >
Mumbai: Popular actress and dancer Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her appearance in the iconic music video 'Kanta Laga', has passed away at the age of 42. The shocking news has sent a wave of grief through the entertainment industry. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Hospital after she reportedly collapsed at home. Unfortunately, doctors declared her dead on arrival.The body has been moved to Cooper Hospital for a postmortem examination. Initial reports suggest that Shefali died due to a heart attack or cardiac arrest, although the exact cause will be confirmed after a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16: The Supreme Court has dissolved a 25-year-old marriage, holding that it had "ceased to exist in reality" and that there was no possibility of reconciliation. Allowing a petition filed by the husband, a bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi invoked its extraordinary powers to do "complete justice between the parties" and granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown. The Justice Manmohan-headed Bench set aside a 2011 Gauhati High Court judgment that had overturned a divorce decree granted by a trial court in Shillong. "The parties have lived separa ...Read More >
The Chhattisgarh High Court recently upheld a family court decree dissolving a marriage after accepting a man's claim that his wife had concealed a reproductive health issue before marriage, causing mental distress and leading to the breakdown of their relationship. A division bench of Justice Rajani Dubey and Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad dismissed an appeal filed by the woman, challenging a March 16, 2022 judgment from the family court in Kawardha, which had granted the husband a divorce on ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and External Affairs Minister on Thursday paid tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives during the Partition of India. Sharing an X post, Goyal said that on August 14, 1947, during the Partition of India, people endured the pain of violence, displacement and loss of loved ones. Also Read | Independence Day 2025: President Droupadi Murmu To Address Nation Today on Eve of 79th I-Day. "On this day in the year 1947, people had to endure the pa ...Read More >
CUDDALORE: The National Lok Adalat was held on Saturday under the aegis of the Cuddalore District Legal Services Authority. Out of 3,001 cases taken up for hearing, 2,422 cases were settled, and compensation and settlement orders amounting to Rs 34,01,68,042 were issued. The Lok Adalat was presided over by G Subathra Devi, principal district judge and chairperson of the District Legal Services Authority. Judges including V Sofana Devi, district judge, family court; V Ananthan, presiding officer, labour court and judge, special court for motor accident claims; G Saraswathi, additional district ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sunita Ahuja, wife of veteran Bollywood actor Govinda, has finally addressed the persistent rumours about trouble in their decades-long marriage. With speculations about Govinda's alleged link-up, Sunita has now spoken openly about her feelings, setting the record straight. In a heartfelt conversation with actress and YouTuber Sambhavna Seth in her recent vlog, Sunita dismissed the gossip but made it clear that she would not stay silent if she ever discovered infidelity. "Maine bhi suna hai ye baat, aur maine ye bhi bola hai ki, jis din mereko malum padega, aur jis din mujhe lageg ...Read More >
Jaisalmer: A unique scene unfolded in Barmer district, where a couple that was living separately for two years, reunited with the help of National Lok Adalat held Saturday at the Barmer court premises.Champalal and Dhanwanti reconciled through mediation in the Lok Adalat, both parties openly expressed their views. With the court's assistance and counselling, they decided to forget their past grievances and live together once more.Not only did they put aside their differences, but they also exchan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on Saturday organised the third National Lok Adalat of 2025 across taluks, districts and high courts in 29 States and eight Union Territories, a release said. It said the Lok Adalat addressed a broad spectrum of disputes, spanning both pre-litigation and pending matters, including criminal compoundable offences, plea bargaining, revenue and bank recovery cases, motor accident claims, cheque dishonour matters, labour and employment disputes, matrimonial disputes (excluding divorce), land acquisition references, intellectual ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: As many as 14,077 cases pending in Mysuru City and Taluk courts were amicably settled through mediation at the National Lok Adalat, the fourth and last one of the current year, held on Dec.13 at City and Taluk Courts across the district. Out of the 49,645 Civil and Criminal compoundable cases, 26,694 were taken up for amicable settlement at the Lok Adalat, held on Dec. 13 as per the directions of National Legal Services Authority and Karnataka State Legal Services Authority. Of the 26,694 cases, 14,077 cases were settled through mediation/conciliation/negotiation. During the Lo ...Read More >