Supreme Court: Calling Husband Impotent Is Not Abetment to Suicide
Shruti Mahapatra
The Supreme Court ruled that calling a husband "impotent" or using abusive language during a marital dispute is not enough to prove abetment to suicide. The Court quashed the case…
May 2025
CJI Advocates for Preference to Women in Panel Advocate Appointments on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, CJI N.V. Ramana urged for women to be given preference in panel advocate appointments, stating it would improve their visibility and help address the gender imbalance…
Delhi Court Grants Custody of Children to Father, Prioritizing Their Welfare
A Delhi court has granted interim custody of two minor children to their father, prioritizing the children's welfare. The court highlighted the mother's actions and the importance of proper parental…
Calcutta High Court Grants Custody of 4-Year-Old to Father Over Mother’s Friend
The Calcutta High Court has granted custody of a 4-year-old girl to her biological father, over the family friend of her deceased mother. The decision was made after considering the…
Bombay High Court: Women Can’t File Domestic Violence Complaint at a Place They Are Just Visiting
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman cannot file a domestic violence complaint in a city she is only visiting. The decision came after a woman filed a…
Ghaziabad Man Alleges Wife Mixed Menstrual Blood in Food, Medical Board Begins Investigation
A man from Ghaziabad has accused his wife and in-laws of mixing menstrual blood in his food. He claims to have suffered health issues and submitted medical reports as evidence.…
Daughter-in-Law Allegedly Breaks Into Matrimonial Home After ₹13 Lakh Settlement Fails
A woman allegedly re-entered her in-laws’ home by force after a ₹13 lakh settlement deal fell through. The family claims the demands kept increasing, and now they are facing legal…
Husband Granted Anticipatory Bail in 498A Case: Bombay High Court Says “Marriages Made in Hell, Not Heaven”
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband in a dowry harassment case, observing that custody wouldn’t help and noting that some marriages turn bitter, saying they are…
Orissa High Court Reduces Tapaswini Dash’s Maintenance to ₹10,000 in Ongoing Marital Dispute
In a fresh ruling, the Orissa High Court has reduced the monthly maintenance amount payable by Dr. Sumit Sahu to his wife Tapaswini Dash from ₹17,000 to ₹10,000, amid their…
Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to Rajkanya Baruah in Fatal Road Accident Case
The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to Rajkanya Baruah, who was accused of causing a fatal road accident while allegedly driving under the influence, leading to one death and…