Narcissism is a personality disorder , and it’s important to understand this upfront. Thinking you can “cure” or “fix” a narcissist is a misconception, narcissism appears to be as unchangeable as colour blindness . According to Wikipedia , “Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) or megalomania is a personality disorder characterised by a long-term pattern of exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive craving for admiration, and struggles with empathy.” The Mayo Cl

Psychopaths are among the most troubling influences in society . They pursue their goals without moral restraint , and if someone stands in their way, they will stop at nothing to get past them. Often, they blend into everyday life , hiding in plain sight, yet they inevitably reveal themselves, usually when it’s too late . One of the most dangerous traits of psychopaths is their ability to manipulate almost anyone . They have a keen sense of other people’s weaknesses and exp

Machiavellianism is the third leg of the Dark Triad , alongside narcissism and psychopathy. Individuals with this personality trait are highly strategic, self-focused, and manipulative , doing whatever it takes to achieve their personal goals. Unlike narcissists, who crave attention, or psychopaths, who act impulsively, Machiavellians are always in control , carefully planning their moves to exploit others. This disorder is less well-known, perhaps for good reason, it represe

In Sondur Rajini v. Sondur Gopal , the wife filed a petition for judicial separation, custody of minor children, and maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) . The NRI husband objected, claiming that both parties were citizens of Sweden and not domiciled in India , and therefore the Mumbai Family Court lacked jurisdiction under Section 1(2) of the HMA. The wife argued that their domicile of origin was India , which she had never abandoned, and that even if the husband

In Indira Sonti v. Suryanarayan Murty Sonti , the plaintiff wife , married in the United States to an NRI , was deserted by her husband and returned to India. She filed a maintenance suit under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act . Though the marriage took place in the U.S., the wife contended that part of the cause of action arose in Delhi . She stated that her father-in-law had contacted her father in New Delhi regarding her marriage, had arranged for her return to De

In Balasubramaniam Guhan v. T. Hemapriya , the Madras High Court applied Section 13 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) to an NRI marriage scenario. The wife filed a suit seeking to declare a divorce decree passed by a Scottish court as ultra vires, illegal, unenforceable, and without jurisdiction , and also sought a consequential injunction restraining her husband from enforcing the decree, including any claims to marry a second wife. The Court held that if a foreign judg

In Sarita Sharma v. Sushil Sharma , the petitioner husband had filed for divorce in U.S. courts . During the ongoing custody proceedings, where both parties had been appointed as managing conservators of their children, the wife brought the children to India, allegedly without informing the husband. The husband alleged that the children were in illegal custody of the wife, and the High Court initially directed Sarita Sharma to restore custody of the two children to him and

In Anubha v. Vikas Aggarwal , 100 (2002) DLT 682, the Delhi High Court examined a crucial question: Can a decree of “no-fault divorce” granted by a court in the United States be enforced in India when the marriage was solemnised under Hindu rites , and the wife neither consented to the divorce nor submitted to the jurisdiction of the foreign court? The case arose when the wife filed a suit seeking a declaration that she was entitled to live separately from her NRI husband