Allahabad High Court Orders Man to Undergo DNA Test or Pay Child Maintenance
Shruti Mahapatra
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a man must either pay maintenance for his children or undergo a DNA test to prove his claim of not being their father. The…
October 2024
Gauhati High Court: Healthy Husband Legally Obligated to Support Wife
The Gauhati High Court ruled that if a husband is healthy and capable of earning, he is legally bound to support his wife. The court dismissed claims of lack of…
Kerala Woman Retracts Dowry Abuse Claims Against Husband, Family Alleges She’s Missing
A Kerala woman has retracted her dowry abuse claims against her husband in a new video, stating that her original accusations were made under pressure. Meanwhile, her family has filed…
Allahabad High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Says Both Parties Share Responsibility
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, highlighting that in cases of consensual relationships, both the complainant and the accused must share the responsibility of proof.…
Allahabad High Court Acquits 71-Year-Old Murder Convict in 1981 Case
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a 71-year-old man convicted of a 1981 murder, citing lack of concrete evidence and inconsistencies in witness and medical reports. Three other convicts in the…
Calcutta High Court Rejects Discharge Plea in Rape Case Despite DNA Report
The Calcutta High Court has refused to discharge a man accused of rape, despite a DNA report showing he is not the biological father of the child. The court highlighted…
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Divorce for Man After Wife Refuses to Live with His Elderly Mother
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a man's divorce after his wife refused to live with his elderly mother and sister-in-law with mental health issues. The court ruled that…
Gujarat High Court Upholds Woman’s Right to Choose Her Own Path
The Gujarat High Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to choose her path, stating that as an adult, she can make her own decisions. The ruling followed a…
Calcutta HC Rules Calling Women ‘Baby’ and ‘Sweety’ Not Always Sexual Harassment
The Calcutta High Court ruled that using terms like "baby" and "sweety" doesn’t always amount to sexual harassment and warned against reverse bias in sensitive cases.
Bombay HC Quashes Rape FIR on False Promise of Marriage: Consent Given Willingly
The Bombay High Court quashed a rape FIR based on a false promise of marriage, stating that the victim gave her consent willingly, and the accused had no deceitful intent…