All those Under 21 Can Still Have Valid Marriages, Rules Allahabad High Court
Shruti Mahapatra
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage is not void just because the groom is under 21. This decision came after a father filed a complaint alleging that…
August 2024
Relatives of Husband Can’t Be Charged Under Section 498A IPC for Advising Wife to Tolerate Cruelty, Rules Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled that relatives of a husband cannot be charged under Section 498A IPC merely for advising the wife to endure his cruel behavior. This decision…
ITBP Constable Commits Suicide Over Marital Discord in Chanakyapuri
An ITBP constable, Yogeshwar Reddy, took his own life in Chanakyapuri on February 20 due to marital discord. The 33-year-old shot himself with his service weapon. A suicide note was…
Delhi Woman Arrested for Killing Her 55-Year-Old Mother
In Ambednagar, Delhi, a 24-year-old woman was arrested for murdering her 55-year-old mother after a dispute over her leaving her husband. Her boyfriend, who was also involved, has been arrested.
Delhi Woman and Six Accomplices Arrested for Husband’s Murder Using Contract Killers
A 33-year-old Delhi woman and six men were arrested for the murder of her husband. They hired contract killers from Uttar Pradesh. The body was found with a gunshot wound…
Bombay High Court Quashes Rape FIR After Accused and Victim Marry
The Bombay High Court has quashed a rape FIR after the accused and the victim married. The victim stated that the charges were a misunderstanding and asked to drop them,…
Woman Arrested for Attacking APSRTC Bus Driver in Vijayawada
In Vijayawada, a woman was arrested for attacking an APSRTC bus driver after driving in the wrong direction and engaging in a heated argument. Despite attempts by the bus conductor…
Delhi Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Police Harassment
A 21-year-old student in Delhi, Suraj Thakur, died by suicide after allegedly being harassed and tortured by police over a robbery case. Thakur's family claims he was threatened and his…
Haryana Wife and Lover Arrested for Murdering Army Husband, Initially Claimed Heart Attack
In Haryana, a wife and her lover were arrested for the murder of her army husband, initially claiming he died of a heart attack. A post-mortem revealed he was strangled.…
Karnataka High Court Rules Withholding Consent for Separation Can Be Considered Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court has determined that if one spouse refuses to consent to mutual separation, causing significant mental distress to the other, it can be considered cruelty and justify…