Chennai Court Awards Rs 15 Lakh Compensation to Man Falsely Accused of Rape
Shruti Mahapatra
A Chennai court awarded Rs 15 lakh to a man falsely accused of rape by a woman, after DNA evidence cleared him of being the father of her child. The…
Shruti Mahapatra
Supreme Court Denies Maintenance to Working Wife, Awards ₹30 Lakhs for Daughter’s Care
The Supreme Court ruled that a working wife with a sufficient salary is not entitled to maintenance. However, it awarded ₹30 lakhs for the daughter’s care and upheld the divorce,…
Man Kills Wife After Counselling Session at Bengaluru Family Court
In a shocking incident at a Bengaluru family court, a man slit his wife's throat with a machete after a divorce counselling session. Despite attempts to save her, the woman…
Karnataka High Court Rules Husband’s Suggestion for Further Education and Employment Not Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court has determined that a husband's suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and seek employment does not amount to cruelty. The court also overturned dowry-related…
Kerala High Court Declares Husband’s Comparison of Wife to Other Women as Cruelty, Grounds for Divorce
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a husband's act of comparing his wife to other women and repeatedly belittling her amounts to mental cruelty, providing valid grounds for divorce.…
Madras High Court Orders Husband’s Removal from Home to Maintain Domestic Peace
The Madras High Court ruled that removing the husband from the home may be necessary to maintain domestic peace in cases of harassment. The Court emphasized that Family Courts should…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Bail to Disabled Man for Refusing Marriage Due to Caste Differences
The Madhya Pradesh High Court denied bail to a disabled man accused of rape, who refused to marry the woman due to caste differences. The court expressed concern about the…
Karnataka High Court Acquits US-Based Doctor and Mother, Calls Wife’s Allegations Vague
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a US-based doctor and his 77-year-old mother, ruling that the wife's complaints of harassment and dowry were vague and exaggerated. The court noted that small…
Supreme Court Acquits Man Accused of Murder, Emphasizes Need for Proof Beyond Suspicion
The Supreme Court acquitted a man accused of murder, ruling that suspicion alone cannot justify conviction. The court emphasized that proof beyond reasonable doubt is essential and overturned the Punjab…
Karnataka HC Denies Plea to Dismiss Case Against KG Teacher Accused of Removing Students’ Pants
The Karnataka High Court has refused to dismiss the case against a KG teacher accused of removing students' pants as punishment. The teacher faces charges under the POCSO Act, with…