J&K Court Orders Woman to Pay Rs. 10 Lakh Fine for Misusing Domestic Violence Act
Shruti Mahapatra
A court in Jammu and Kashmir has fined a woman Rs. 10 lakh for misusing the Domestic Violence Act against her husband. The court condemned the abuse of legal process…
Shruti Mahapatra
Man Wrongly Imprisoned for Rape Spends 7 Years in Jail Before Acquittal
An engineering student wrongfully accused of rape in Chennai spent 7 years in jail before being acquitted. Despite DNA evidence proving his innocence, he was imprisoned for years and later…
Indian Student Killed in Ukraine: Father Blames Education System for Lack of Medical Seat
Naveen Shekharappa's father, the Indian student killed in Ukraine, criticized India's education system. Despite scoring 97% in PUC, Naveen couldn't secure a medical seat in India and had to study…
High Court Rules Daughter-in-Law’s Right to Residence Under DV Act Not Absolute in Shared Household
The High Court has decided that a daughter-in-law’s right to residence under Section 19 of the Domestic Violence (DV) Act is not absolute in a shared household. While upholding the…
Chhattisgarh High Court Rules Denial of Physical Relationship is Cruelty in Divorce Case
The Chhattisgarh High Court has declared that denying physical relations within a marriage amounts to cruelty. This ruling supported a husband's request for divorce after his wife repeatedly abandoned him…
Lawyer Loses District Judge Position Due to 498-A Case; Supreme Court Denies Relief
A lawyer who was disqualified from a District Judge position because of a 498-A case filed by his wife has failed to get relief from the Supreme Court. Despite being…
Court Orders Leander Paes to Pay Maintenance to Ex-Partner Rhea Pillai for Domestic Abuse
A Mumbai court has ordered tennis player Leander Paes to pay maintenance and rent to his ex-partner, model-actor Rhea Pillai, following findings of domestic abuse. The court concluded that Paes…
Former Bhopal Cop Suspended for Involvement in Fake Rape Cases and Extortion
Harish Yadav, a former police inspector from Bhopal, has been suspended for his role in fabricating rape cases and extorting money. Investigations revealed that Yadav, along with police constables and…
Man with Erectile Dysfunction Granted Pre-Arrest Bail in Rape Case by Nagpur Court
Pradeep Makhijani, a psychologist with erectile dysfunction, has been granted pre-arrest bail in a rape case by the Nagpur Court. The court took into account medical reports and his condition…
All those Under 21 Can Still Have Valid Marriages, Rules Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage is not void just because the groom is under 21. This decision came after a father filed a complaint alleging that…