Bombay HC Urges Centre to Make IPC Section 498A Compoundable
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to make IPC Section 498A compoundable, noting the hardships caused by its non-compoundable status and the need for judicial efficiency.
Shruti Mahapatra
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Husbands Perform ‘Pind Daan’ for Living Wives in Mumbai
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