Bombay High Court Quashes FIR for Rape Based on False Promise of Marriage
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR and chargesheet for rape based on a false promise of marriage, ruling that the victim understood the nature of the act. The…
Shruti Mahapatra
Broad Interpretation of “Wife” for Maintenance: Punjab & Haryana High Court Ruling
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasized that the term "wife" should be interpreted broadly for maintenance purposes, even in cases where a marriage might be legally invalid. Justice…
Kerala High Court Rules Live-In Relationships Not Legally Recognized as Marriage
The Kerala High Court has clarified that live-in relationships, established through mere agreements, are not legally recognized as marriages. Consequently, couples in such arrangements cannot seek divorce under the Special…
Delhi High Court Slams Police for Wrongfully Charging Father and Grandmother in Death of 2-Year-Old
The Delhi High Court has criticized the police for wrongly charging a father and grandmother in the death of a 2-year-old girl. The court found no evidence against them and…
Supreme Court Grants Protection to Man Accused of Rape by Ex-Wife
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.…
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…