The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹3.5 lakh to a man who spent 8 months in jail despite being acquitted. The Court also ordered kiosks with Tamil language support in all prisons to help inmates access case updates.
A man from Karnataka, Suresh Poojari, died by suicide after being falsely accused in a Dalit atrocity case. He had been battling legal and mental pressure for months. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman who helps commit gang rape can be prosecuted under Section 376D of the IPC, even if she does not directly commit the act.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot stop her husband from selling a flat if he offers similar accommodation nearby. The court said the wife has no right to stay in a specific property if her lifestyle is maintained.
Interpol has issued a blue corner notice against Ronak Pandya, an NRI accused in a 498A domestic violence and dowry case filed by his wife in Ahmedabad. He fled to the UK in 2005 and has remained untraceable since.
The Supreme Court ruled that criminal proceedings can be quashed if a matrimonial dispute has been genuinely settled. The court quashed charges against a Border Security Force officer after his ex-wife agreed to a mutual divorce.
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, does not allow husbands or male family members to seek protection under its provisions. The law is intended to protect women from domestic abuse.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. The judgment upheld a ₹6,000 monthly maintenance order in favor of a divorced wife.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman is entitled to claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. The court upheld an order asking a man to pay ₹6,000 monthly to his former wife.
The Delhi High Court ruled that virginity tests are sexist, unconstitutional, and violate the right to dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court declared such tests have no medical basis and promote gender discrimination.
