Refusing Medical Help to Wife for Dowry is Cruelty: Jharkhand High Court
Shruti Mahapatra
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that not giving proper medical treatment to a wife in order to pressure her for dowry is considered cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC.…
Shruti Mahapatra
Mumbai Court Acquits Grandfather After DNA Test Proves He Didn’t Impregnate Granddaughter
A 60-year-old man spent five years in jail after being accused of sexually assaulting his granddaughter and getting her pregnant. DNA tests later proved he was not the father, leading…
Calcutta High Court Issues Arrest Guidelines in 498A Cruelty Cases Filed by Wives
The Calcutta High Court has issued detailed guidelines for arrest in IPC Section 498A cases, stating that police cannot make automatic arrests without proper reasons and documentation.
Bombay High Court Orders Release of Man Illegally Held in Rehab Centre by Wife
The Bombay High Court has ordered the release of a man confined in a rehabilitation centre on his wife's instructions, stating that no medical records justified the detention.
Second Marriage During Existing First Marriage Is Rape, Not Just Bigamy: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court stated that a second marriage while the first marriage is still valid amounts not only to bigamy but also rape if done under false promises, and…
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 22-Year-Old Student in Rape Case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old college student accused of rape, noting possible consensual relations and prolonged custody. The FIR was filed days after the incident, based…
Divorced Woman Cannot Claim Right to Live in Shared Household: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that a divorced wife cannot stay in her ex-husband’s home by claiming it as a shared household. The ruling confirmed that eviction orders by…
Divorced Woman Can File 498A Case for Cruelty During Marriage: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a divorced woman can file a case under Section 498A IPC, but only for cruelty or harassment that happened during the marriage. Allegations…
Earning Wife Still Entitled to Maintenance from Husband: Bombay High Court Rules
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman’s earning does not disqualify her from receiving maintenance. If her income is insufficient to maintain the lifestyle she had during marriage, the…
Supreme Court: No Immediate Arrest in 498A Cases, Cooling-Off Period of 2 Months Across India
The Supreme Court has implemented a two-month cooling-off period before arrests in Section 498A IPC cases. The aim is to reduce false dowry complaints and allow families a chance for…