Delhi Court Acquits Man in False Rape Case After 6 Years
Shruti Mahapatra
A Delhi court has acquitted a man after six years of trial in a false rape case, finding the woman's statements untrustworthy and evidence showing a consensual relationship. The court…
Shruti Mahapatra
Kerala High Court Calls for Gender-Neutral Laws on False Promise of Marriage
The Kerala High Court highlighted the need for gender-neutral laws, questioning why only men can be prosecuted for false promises of marriage. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque argued for fairness under…
Supreme Court: Women Cannot Be Evicted from Their Homes Due to Disputes
The Supreme Court has ruled that women cannot be evicted from their homes just because they are disliked. This decision upholds women's right to live in shared households, emphasizing their…
Did You Know Rakhi Was First Tied By a Wife to Her Husband?
Did you know the first Rakhi was tied by a wife to her husband? Learn about the origins of Raksha Bandhan, including the stories of Lord Indra, Indrani, Yama, and…
Divorce Granted Without Alimony After Wife Ignores Court Order
A Pune court granted a divorce without alimony after the wife ignored a court order to live with her husband. Despite multiple notices and a final court order, the wife…
Couple Divorces Over Instant Noodles: The “Maggi Case” Highlights Rising Divorce Rates
A couple in India divorced after the husband complained that his wife only cooked Maggi noodles for every meal. This unusual "Maggi case" sheds light on the rising divorce rates…
Karnataka High Court Rules Women Can Be Granted Bail Even for Non-Bailable Offences
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that women can be granted bail even for non-bailable offences like murder, relying on Section 437 of the CrPC. This decision was made in…
Man Assaulted for Taking Selfie with Female Assistant, Rescued by Mother in Assam
In Assam's Baksa district, Jyotish Das was assaulted for taking a selfie with his female assistant. He was beaten by members of the All Bodo Students Union and later rescued…
Woman in Chennai Denied House Rental Due to Bachelor Tenant’s Objection
A woman in Chennai, Bharathy Singaravel, was denied a house rental because a bachelor tenant objected to living next to a single woman. Her story highlights the challenges single women…
Italian Court Rules Babies No Longer Automatically Receive Father’s Surname
Italy’s highest court has ruled that babies will no longer be automatically given their father’s surname. This landmark decision aims to ensure equality in family names and is a significant…