Woman Arrested for Attacking RTC Bus Driver in Vijayawada
Shruti Mahapatra
In Vijayawada, a woman was arrested for attacking an APSRTC bus driver following a road dispute. Despite attempts to stop her, she continued her assault until the police arrived and…
Shruti Mahapatra
60-Year-Old Ludhiana Man Dies by Suicide After Dowry Harassment Threats by Daughter-in-Law
A 60-year-old Ludhiana man set himself on fire after being threatened with a false dowry harassment case by his daughter-in-law. The ongoing harassment by his son’s in-laws drove him to…
Karnataka High Court: Withholding Consent for Mutual Divorce Can Be Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court ruled that refusing to consent for mutual divorce, when a marriage has failed due to incompatibility, can be considered cruelty. The court emphasized that such refusal…
21-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Police Harassment in Delhi
A 21-year-old student in Delhi, Suraj Thakur, died by suicide after allegedly being harassed by police during questioning over a robbery case. His family claims he was tortured, leading to…
Consensual Long-Term Adulterous Relationship Doesn’t Constitute Rape: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without deception does not amount to rape under Section 375 IPC. The court quashed the criminal proceedings against the…
Section 125 CrPC Not Intended to Create Dependents: Madhya Pradesh HC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that Section 125 CrPC is not meant to create a dependent class of people awaiting financial support from their spouses. In a recent case,…
Wife Can’t Be Denied Maintenance for Being Qualified: Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for being qualified, unless it is proven that she quit her job only to seek…
High Court Rules Wife Calling Husband “Hijda” is Mental Cruelty
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife calling her husband "Hijda" (transgender) constitutes mental cruelty. The court upheld the family court's decision to grant the husband a…
High Court Rules Widowed Daughter-in-Law Can Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law can claim maintenance from her father-in-law if she has no financial means. The court reduced the original maintenance from Rs…
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Live-In Couples Deserve Protection Even If One is Married
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that live-in couples, even if one partner is married, are entitled to legal protection if they face threats. The court emphasized the importance…