Karnataka HC Verdict on Marital Rape Sparks Mixed Reactions
Shruti Mahapatra
The Karnataka High Court's ruling that a man cannot escape trial for raping his wife has sparked mixed reactions. Petitioners in a related Delhi High Court case weigh in on…
Shruti Mahapatra
Delhi Woman Bites Off Husband’s Ear in Sultanpuri Fight, FIR Filed
In Sultanpuri, Delhi, a woman bit off her husband's ear during a heated argument, leading to surgery and an FIR. The incident highlights severe domestic discord and is currently under…
Wife’s Refusal to Live Away from Husband is Not Cruelty: Chhattisgarh HC
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a wife's refusal to live separately from her husband, without sufficient reason, does not constitute cruelty. This decision came as the court dismissed…
Bombay HC Quashes FIR: Continuous Cruelty Needed to Prove Offense Under Section 498A
The Bombay High Court ruled that continuous cruelty is required to prove an offense under Section 498A, quashing an FIR against elderly in-laws due to lack of evidence and arbitrary…
Live-in Relationship Without Ending Previous Marriage Could Be Bigamy: Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that living with another woman without dissolving a previous marriage might constitute bigamy. The court dismissed a live-in couple's plea for police protection,…
Chhattisgarh High Court Awards Custody of Teenage Girl to Mother
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that custody of a girl aged 10-15 should be with her mother, citing the special care required during puberty that a father may not provide.…
Husband Seeks Supreme Court Intervention for Cheating Case Against Wife
A husband has petitioned the Supreme Court, alleging his wife deceived him by hiding a medical condition that affects her gender. The court has issued a notice to review the…
Delhi High Court Clarifies Domestic Violence Act: Maintenance Non-Payment Won’t Lead to Jail
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the Domestic Violence Act aims to uplift victims rather than incarcerate individuals for non-payment of maintenance. The ruling specifies that breaches of monetary…
Calcutta High Court: Man Can Seek Divorce if Forced to Separate from Parents, Says Court
The Calcutta High Court recently affirmed that a man can seek a divorce if his wife forces him to live apart from his parents without valid reasons. This ruling sheds…
Delhi High Court Criticizes Police for Wrongfully Charging Father and Grandmother in Child’s Death
The Delhi High Court acquitted a father and grandmother wrongfully accused by the police in a child's death, highlighting the lack of evidence and criticizing the unfair investigation that led…