Supreme Court Grants Protection to Man Accused of Rape by Ex-Wife
Shruti Mahapatra
The Supreme Court has granted protection to Paras, a man accused of rape and blackmail by his ex-wife. The court noted significant delays in filing the FIR and potential harassment.…
Shruti Mahapatra
Calcutta High Court Issues Guidelines on Adolescent Dignity and Sexual Behavior
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines for adolescents on protecting dignity, self-worth, and controlling sexual urges. The court highlighted the importance of sexual education and respecting personal boundaries while…
Dowry Deaths Reflect More Than Male Dominance; Women Also Perpetuate Hostility, Says Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has underscored that dowry deaths reflect more than just male dominance; women also contribute to this hostility. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma highlighted the societal mindset that…
Supreme Court Halts Divorce Proceedings After Wife Requests IVF Cooperation
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted divorce proceedings between a couple after the wife requested her estranged husband’s cooperation for IVF treatment. The woman, currently living in Lucknow, seeks to…
Delhi High Court Rules Wife’s Actions as Extreme Cruelty, Grants Divorce
The Delhi High Court has granted a divorce, ruling that a wife’s behavior, including acting as a widow during her husband's serious injury, constituted extreme cruelty. The court found no…
Karnataka High Court Doubles Maintenance for Stay-at-Home Wife, Citing Childcare Responsibilities
The Karnataka High Court has doubled the interim maintenance for a stay-at-home wife from ₹18,000 to ₹36,000. The court recognized the extensive responsibilities of childcare and dismissed the husband's claims…
Madhya Pradesh Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹5,000 Monthly Maintenance to Husband
In a recent decision, a family court in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has mandated that a woman pay ₹5,000 monthly maintenance to her estranged husband. The court's ruling followed allegations of…
Delhi Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹15 Lakh for Defamation
In a recent ruling by the Saket District Court in Delhi, a woman has been ordered to pay ₹15 lakh in damages to her ex-husband for defamation. The court found…
Karnataka High Court Rules Dowry Complaint Invalid After Divorce Notice
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a dowry harassment complaint filed by a woman after receiving a divorce notice. The court ruled that such complaints are invalid if filed after…
Karnataka High Court Rules Married Woman Cannot Claim Cheating Over Broken Marriage Promise
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a cheating complaint filed by a married woman against a man who allegedly broke a promise to marry her. The court ruled that since…