Woman Climbs Mobile Tower, Demands Boyfriend to Marry Her
A young woman in Uttar Pradesh climbed a mobile tower to pressure her boyfriend into marriage, attracting a huge crowd and prompting police intervention.
Delhi High Court Orders ₹50,000 Compensation for Illegal Detention of Man
The Delhi High Court ordered two police officers to pay ₹50,000 in compensation for illegally detaining a man for half an hour. The Court emphasized that even short-term detention without legal grounds is a serious violation of constitutional rights.
Supreme Court Rejects 89-Year-Old Man’s Divorce Plea Against 82-Year-Old Wife
The Supreme Court rejected an 89-year-old man’s plea for divorce from his 82-year-old wife, ruling that an “irretrievable breakdown of marriage” is not always a reason to dissolve a marriage. The Court emphasized that marriage remains a sacred institution in India.
Kerala High Court Allows Section 498A Accused to Travel Abroad for Studies
The Kerala High Court allowed a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, citing his full cooperation with the investigation. The Court ruled that pending submission of a final report should not deprive him of his rights.
Kerala High Court: Wife Not Knowing Cooking or Seeking Employer’s Help Not Cruelty
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife not knowing how to cook or seeking help from her husband’s employer to fix their strained marriage does not amount to cruelty. The Court dismissed the husband’s plea for divorce, emphasizing that minor issues cannot justify dissolving a marriage.
Kerala High Court: Trivial Disputes in Marriage Are Not Dowry Harassment Under Section 498A IPC
The Kerala High Court ruled that minor disputes in marriage do not amount to dowry harassment under Section 498A IPC unless both dowry demand and cruelty are proven. The Court cautioned against misuse of the law in trivial matters.
Calcutta High Court Urges Adolescents to Protect Dignity and Exercise Self-Control
The Calcutta High Court has urged adolescents to protect their dignity, self-worth, and autonomy while controlling sexual urges. The Court emphasized the importance of sex education and advised boys to respect women’s rights and privacy.
Gujarat High Court Orders ₹1 Lakh Compensation for Man Jailed 3 Years Despite Bail
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the State to pay ₹1 lakh to a man who remained in jail for three extra years due to authorities failing to notice his bail order email. The Court called it a serious lapse and directed immediate action.
TISS Ex-Director and Family Booked for Harassment After Complaint by Daughter-in-Law
Former TISS director Shalini Bharat, along with her husband and son, has been booked by Mumbai police for alleged harassment and dowry demands after a complaint by her daughter-in-law. The case is under investigation.
Supreme Court Removes Bail Condition Requiring Husband to Pay ₹9 Lakh Compensation
The Supreme Court removed a Jharkhand High Court condition that required a husband to pay ₹9 lakh for anticipatory bail in a cruelty case. However, the husband agreed to increase his wife’s monthly maintenance to ₹10,000.
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