Second Marriage Amid First Marriage is Rape, Not Just Bigamy
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court ruled that a second marriage during the existence of the first marriage constitutes rape, not just bigamy. The court dismissed the man's petition to quash the…
Shruti Mahapatra
Chhattisgarh HC: Wife’s False Accusations of Husband’s Illicit Relationship with Mother is Mental Cruelty
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a wife's false accusations of her husband having an illicit relationship with his mother amount to mental cruelty. This decision overturned a family court…
Pune Court Orders Daughter-in-Law to Vacate House for Harassing In-Laws
A Pune court has ordered a daughter-in-law to vacate her in-laws' home after allegations of harassment. The court also directed the husband to pay ₹25,000 monthly for her rent.
Woman Discovers Husband Is Gay After 3 Years, Files 498A Complaint
A 29-year-old woman from Shivamogga, Karnataka, discovered her husband was gay after three years of marriage and filed a police complaint under IPC sections 498A, 420, and 34.
Gujarat High Court: Woman Can File Cruelty Case Under Section 498A IPC After Divorce for Incidents During Marriage
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A of the IPC after divorce, but only for incidents that took place during…
Bombay High Court Orders Release of Man Detained in Rehab by Wife Amid Marital Discord
The Bombay High Court ordered the release of Pratap Jivani, detained in a rehab center by his wife without medical justification. The court found no medical evidence to support his…
Allahabad High Court Orders Man to Undergo DNA Test or Pay Child Maintenance
The Allahabad High Court has ordered a man to either pay maintenance to his children or undergo a DNA test to prove he is not their father, emphasizing the importance…
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 22-Year-Old Student in Rape Case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old student accused of sexual assault, considering the possibility of consensual relations and his extended custody period.
Man’s Tragic Instagram Live Suicide: Wife Accuses Female Friend of Blackmail in Gurugram
A man from Gurugram broadcasted his suicide on Instagram Live from a hotel room. His wife accuses a female friend of blackmail and forcing him to take this drastic step.…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Husband Not Liable for Rape Under IPC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot be held liable for rape under Indian law and that non-consensual 'unnatural' sex within marriage does not fall under Section…