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Divorce Laws in India Explained | Child Custody Maintenance & Media Trials ft. Advocate Dimple Joshi

Every time a family law case goes viral, social media is flooded with opinions. But how often do we stop to understand the law behind those headlines?In this episode of Beyond The Brief, Rashmi Jain is joined by Advocate Dimple Joshi (The Law Pandita), a family law practitioner with over 10 years of experience, to discuss the legal realities behind divorce, child custody, maintenance, media trials, and common misconceptions about family law in India.In this episode, we discuss:* Divorce laws in India* Mutual consent vs contested divorce* Child custody laws* Maintenance and alimony* Rights of husbands and wives* Misuse of family laws – myths and realities* Media trials and their impact* What “sub judice” means* The difference between an accused and a convict* Legal awareness every citizen should haveWhether you’re a law student, a legal professional, or simply someone who wants to understand the law beyond viral headlines, this conversation is for you.00:00 - Introduction & Guest Profile01:10 - The Changing Face of Crime & Gender03:12 - The Danger of Media Trials04:26 - Admissibility of Police Statements08:09 - Navigating the Decision to Separate14:36 - Alimony & Asset Disclosure Myths25:25 - Child Custody & Joint Parenting35:28 - The Four Pillars of Cruelty38:42 - WhatsApp & Electronic Evidence43:38 - Proactive Legal Self-Defense📌 If you found this episode valuable, don’t…

Rashmi Jain 12 Jul 2026 0:51:33

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