Kerala Couple’s Tragic Plan: Man Commits Suicide, Woman Backs Out at Last Moment
Shruti Mahapatra
In a tragic turn of events in Kerala, a man took his own life while his partner backed out at the last minute. The couple had planned to die together…
Shruti Mahapatra
Pune Grandfather Jumps From Building After Being Denied Meeting With Grandson
A grandfather in Pune attempted suicide by jumping from a building after his daughter-in-law refused to let him meet his grandson. The incident, which occurred in 2018, led to a…
Convicted Husband Cannot Claim Dowry Items, Rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a husband convicted of murdering his wife cannot claim ownership of dowry items given at the time of marriage. The court…
Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Custody of 12-Year-Old Girl to Mother, Cites Biological Needs
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted custody of a 12-year-old girl to her mother, citing the need for maternal care during the biological changes girls face between ages 10-15. The…
Man Marries Twin Sisters in Maharashtra, Faces Non-Cognizable Offence Charge
A man in Solapur, Maharashtra, married twin sisters in a joint ceremony. The police have registered a non-cognizable offence against him under Section 494 of the IPC. The incident is…
Woman Declared Dead 7 Years Ago Found Alive and Married, Man Jailed for Her “Murder”
In a shocking case, a woman who was declared dead 7 years ago has been found alive and married in Uttar Pradesh. A man has been imprisoned for her "murder"…
Kerala High Court: One-Year Waiting Period for Mutual Consent Divorce Violates Fundamental Rights
The Kerala High Court ruled that the one-year waiting period for filing a mutual consent divorce violates fundamental rights. The court emphasized that the law should not restrict access to…
Bombay HC: Marrying Another Woman Without Wife’s Consent is Cruelty Under Section 498-A IPC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a husband marrying another woman without his first wife's consent amounts to cruelty under Section 498-A of the IPC. This can lead to…
IIT-Guwahati Professor Found Dead in Campus Quarters, Suspected Suicide
A 47-year-old assistant professor at IIT-Guwahati was found dead in his campus quarters, with police suspecting suicide. Authorities are investigating the cause of his death, and the institute has expressed…
Sexual Relationship Under Fear is Rape, Even with Consent: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a sexual relationship, even with consent, constitutes rape if the woman is under fear or threat. The court dismissed a petition challenging the…