Court: Rape Case Cannot Be Used to Force Man to Fulfil Promise of Marriage
An Ahmedabad court has ruled that rape charges cannot be used to compel a man to marry. The court acquitted Bhavesh Patel, accused of rape on a false promise of marriage, highlighting that a relationship with a still-married woman could not be treated as cheating.
Guwahati Doctors Accused of Assaulting Minor Daughter, Police Launch Investigation
Guwahati-based doctors Dr. Sangeeta Dutta and Dr. Waliul Islam have been detained for allegedly assaulting their minor daughter. The case came to light after a concerned neighbor alerted the police. Child rights activists are closely monitoring the situation.
Bombay High Court: Misconduct by Women Leaders Should Not Be Ignored in the Name of Empowerment
The Bombay High Court ruled that condoning serious misconduct by a woman Sarpanch under the pretext of women empowerment weakens democratic values. The Court upheld her removal, emphasizing that true empowerment requires accountability.
Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to MBA Graduate Wife, Says She Can Earn Herself
A Delhi Mahila court denied interim maintenance to an MBA-qualified woman, stating she is capable of earning and should not depend on her husband for financial support.
Madras High Court Reduces Sentence of Women in Minor’s Suicide Case, Cites Internalised Misogyny
The Madras High Court reduced the sentence of two women convicted of abetting a 15-year-old girl’s suicide, citing internalised misogyny and societal conditioning as mitigating factors in their behavior.
Supreme Court Acquits Man After 22 Years, Says Suspicion Cannot Prove Guilt
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man 22 years after he was convicted for allegedly murdering his wife, ruling that suspicion alone is not enough to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Woman Murders Former Lover, Chops and Dumps Body Near Chennai
A 39-year-old woman was arrested for murdering her former lover, chopping his body into pieces, and dumping the remains in Kovalam, near Chennai. Police say she was assisted by another man in the crime.
Delhi Woman Kills Husband and Mother-in-Law with Help of Lover in Shocking Double Murder Case
A 29-year-old woman, Monika Verma, was arrested in Delhi for killing her husband and mother-in-law with the help of her boyfriend. She admitted to the crime, blaming her in-laws for interfering in her extramarital affair.
Man Accused of Rape and Kidnap by Minor Girlfriend Dies by Suicide in Surat Jail
A 23-year-old man, arrested for kidnapping and raping a minor girl he was in love with, died by suicide inside Surat Central Jail. He left a note suggesting a love angle behind the incident.
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Refusal to Support Child’s Treatment Is Not Cruelty Under IPC Section 498-A
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband or in-laws refusing to take financial responsibility for a child’s medical treatment does not amount to cruelty under Section 498-A IPC. The case was dismissed as it was filed beyond the legal time limit.
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