Calling a Woman “Item” Outrages Her Modesty: Mumbai Court Sentences Man to Jail
Shruti Mahapatra
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.
Shruti Mahapatra
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.…
Delhi HC: Rape Victim’s Statement Cannot Be Treated as Gospel Truth
The Delhi High Court ruled that a rape victim’s statement cannot be blindly treated as gospel truth. While such statements deserve importance, they must pass credibility tests to ensure justice,…
Woman Judge Accused of Harassing Male Court Staff and Using Abusive Language
In 2015, a male court staff accused a woman judge in New Delhi of severe harassment and verbal abuse, including urging him to commit suicide. The incident, outlined in a…