Delhi Cop’s Daughter Arrested for Injuring Parking Attendant with Car
Shruti Mahapatra
The daughter of a Delhi police officer was arrested for injuring a valet parking attendant with her car at a Saket mall. Police have registered a case under IPC Sections…
Shruti Mahapatra
Calling Husband a “Womaniser” Without Proof is Cruelty: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband, like calling him a “womaniser” and “alcoholic” without proof, amount to cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.
Calling a Woman “Item” Outrages Her Modesty: Mumbai Court Sentences Man to Jail
A Mumbai court sentenced a man to 1.5 years in jail for harassing a minor girl by calling her "item," ruling that such behavior outrages a woman’s modesty.
Bombay HC Grants Bail to Rape Accused on Condition of Marriage
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a rape accused, ruling that the relationship was consensual. The accused must marry the survivor if she is found within a year.
Men Deserve Equal Protection From Violence: Delhi HC Denies Bail to Woman Accused of Assault
The Delhi High Court ruled that men, like women, deserve equal protection from violence, denying bail to a woman accused of pouring boiling water on her husband.
Supreme Court Acquits UP Man After 10 Years Due to Lack of Evidence in Rape and Murder Case
The Supreme Court acquitted a man sentenced to death for a 2012 rape and murder case due to lack of evidence. The case highlights police negligence and judicial oversights, raising…
Supreme Court Emphasizes Marriage Is Not Casual: Urges Couple to Try Mediation
The Supreme Court recently emphasized that marriage is not a casual commitment, urging a couple to attempt mediation. The court refused to invoke Article 142 to dissolve the marriage, stating…
Bombay HC Urges Centre to Consider Making IPC Section 498A Compoundable
The Bombay High Court has asked the Centre to consider making IPC Section 498A a compoundable offense, citing hardships faced by parties and a high number of false cases. The…
Chhattisgarh HC: Term ‘Wife’ Under Section 125 CrPC Includes Women Married Through Necessary Rites
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that under Section 125 of CrPC, the term 'wife' includes not just a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married through the performance of…
Filing False Cases Against Husband Is Cruelty: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Divorce to Man, Awards Rs. 18 Lakh Alimony to Wife
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that filing false cases against a husband amounts to cruelty. The court granted divorce to the husband and ordered a settlement of Rs.…