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“Bombay High Court: No Right to Residence for Wife Who Left Matrimonial Home Before Divorce”

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman who left her matrimonial home before the divorce cannot claim the right to reside there later, even if her divorce appeal is still pending. The court clarified that the right to residence under the Domestic Violence Act only applies if the woman was living in the shared household before the divorce.

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Supreme Court: Wife Can Seek Abortion if Pregnancy is Due to Forced Sex, Recognizes Marital Rape Under MTP Act

The Supreme Court of India has recognized marital rape under the MTP Act, allowing a wife to seek an abortion if the pregnancy results from forced sex within the marriage. The court emphasized that consent is crucial, even within marriage, and abusive relationships should not limit access to medical care.

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