“Punjab & Haryana HC: Proof of Wife Living in Adultery Needed to Deny Maintenance”
Shruti Mahapatra
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife must be proven to have been living in adultery at the relevant time to be denied maintenance. A single act…
Shruti Mahapatra
“Bombay HC Urges Centre to Consider Making IPC Section 498A a Compoundable Offence”
The Bombay High Court has suggested that IPC Section 498A should be made a compoundable offence, noting the daily hardships faced by parties and the potential judicial time savings. This…
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“Supreme Court Acquits UP Man After 10 Years Due to Lack of Evidence in Rape and Murder Case”
The Supreme Court has acquitted a UP man after 10 years in jail due to lack of evidence in a rape and murder case, highlighting serious flaws in police investigation…
“Supreme Court: Marriage is Not a Casual Commitment”
The Supreme Court of India stresses that marriage is a serious commitment, urging couples to try mediation before deciding on separation. The court underscores that marriage should not be treated…
“Chhattisgarh HC: Definition of ‘Wife’ under Section 125 CrPC Includes Women Married by Necessary Rites”
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that the term 'wife' under Section 125 CrPC includes not only a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married by performing necessary rites.…
High Court Upholds Divorce Decree Citing Wife’s Cruelty: PH High Court Grants Divorce to Man and Awards Alimony
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce decree on grounds of cruelty and desertion by the wife, who had filed false cases against her husband. The court also…
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Rape Accused on Condition to Marry Survivor
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a rape accused, provided he marries the survivor if found within a year. The court noted the consensual nature of their relationship and…
Ghaziabad Woman’s Gang-Rape Claim Fabricated Over Property Dispute, Say Police
Ghaziabad police revealed that a woman's gang-rape allegation was fabricated to frame five men over a property dispute. The investigation showed inconsistencies in her story, leading to the conclusion that…
Kerala High Court Rules False Promise of Marriage Does Not Constitute Rape if Relationship Continued After Knowing Man’s Marriage
The Kerala High Court ruled that a rape allegation based on a false promise of marriage is invalid if the woman continued the relationship after discovering the man's marriage. The…
Delhi Cop’s Daughter Arrested for Injuring Valet Parking Attendant with Car
The daughter of a Delhi assistant commissioner of police was arrested for injuring a valet parking attendant with her car at a Saket mall. The incident occurred on October 16,…