Sexual Consent Given Under Fear is Rape, Says Allahabad High Court
Shruti Mahapatra
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a woman agrees to a sexual relationship under fear or false promises, it still counts as rape. The court refused to cancel proceedings…
Shruti Mahapatra
CJI Advises Educated Woman to Choose Mutual Divorce and Find a Job Instead of Long Legal Battle
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud suggested a woman with a PhD consider mutual consent divorce, stressing that a long legal battle benefits only lawyers and that she should use her education…
Gujarat High Court: Women Often Exaggerate Dowry Claims to Pressure Husbands and In-Laws
The Gujarat High Court quashed a 2019 FIR and observed that many women file exaggerated domestic violence and dowry cases as a tactic to pressure husbands and their families.
Allahabad High Court Quashes Cruelty Case, Says Dispute Was Over Sexual Incompatibility
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a cruelty case filed by a wife against her husband, stating that the conflict between them stemmed from sexual incompatibility rather than actual cruelty or…
Divorce Denied After 18 Years of Separation: Mental Illness Allegation Not Enough, Says Patna High Court
The Patna High Court refused to grant a divorce to a man who claimed his wife had schizophrenia and left him 18 years ago, saying there was no strong proof…
Bombay High Court: Human Teeth Are Not a Dangerous Weapon
The Bombay High Court ruled that human teeth are not considered a dangerous weapon, dismissing charges against a family accused of assault during a property dispute.
Uttarakhand High Court: Husband Not Guilty of Rape for Anal Sex with Wife
The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged with rape for anal sex with his wife, as such acts fall under marital consent protected by law.
Delhi Court Orders Woman to Pay ₹15 Lakh to Ex-Husband for Defamation
A Delhi court has ordered a woman to pay ₹15 lakh in damages to her ex-husband for defaming him through abusive emails and false legal cases, causing harm to his…
Bombay High Court: Husband’s Relatives Cannot Be Booked Under Section 498A Just for Advising Wife to Tolerate His Cruelty
The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s relatives cannot be booked under Section 498A IPC just because they advised the wife to tolerate his cruelty, unless there is clear…
Allahabad High Court Acquits Man in 100-Year-Old Woman’s Rape and Murder Case
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man accused of raping and killing a 100-year-old woman, finding that the charges were likely false and filed for compensation benefits.