Woman Climbs Mobile Tower, Demands Boyfriend to Marry Her
A young woman in Uttar Pradesh climbed a mobile tower to pressure her boyfriend into marriage, attracting a huge crowd and prompting police intervention.
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Delhi High Court Orders ₹50,000 Compensation for Illegal Detention of Man
The Delhi High Court ordered two police officers to pay ₹50,000 in compensation for illegally detaining a man for half an hour. The Court emphasized that even short-term detention without legal grounds is a serious violation of constitutional rights.
Kerala High Court Allows Section 498A Accused to Travel Abroad for Studies
The Kerala High Court allowed a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, citing his full cooperation with the investigation. The Court ruled that pending submission of a final report should not deprive him of his rights.
Kerala High Court: Trivial Disputes in Marriage Are Not Dowry Harassment Under Section 498A IPC
The Kerala High Court ruled that minor disputes in marriage do not amount to dowry harassment under Section 498A IPC unless both dowry demand and cruelty are proven. The Court cautioned against misuse of the law in trivial matters.
Gujarat High Court Orders ₹1 Lakh Compensation for Man Jailed 3 Years Despite Bail
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the State to pay ₹1 lakh to a man who remained in jail for three extra years due to authorities failing to notice his bail order email. The Court called it a serious lapse and directed immediate action.
TISS Ex-Director and Family Booked for Harassment After Complaint by Daughter-in-Law
Former TISS director Shalini Bharat, along with her husband and son, has been booked by Mumbai police for alleged harassment and dowry demands after a complaint by her daughter-in-law. The case is under investigation.
Supreme Court Removes Bail Condition Requiring Husband to Pay ₹9 Lakh Compensation
The Supreme Court removed a Jharkhand High Court condition that required a husband to pay ₹9 lakh for anticipatory bail in a cruelty case. However, the husband agreed to increase his wife’s monthly maintenance to ₹10,000.
Hindu Marriage Not Valid Without ‘Saat Pheras’, Rules Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is not legally valid without the ‘saptapadi’ ceremony. The court dismissed a husband’s bigamy complaint against his wife, stating that their marriage lacked the essential ritual of taking seven rounds around the sacred fire.
Delhi High Court: Extramarital Affair or Betting Habit Not Grounds for Dowry Death Charge
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair or gambling habit cannot be used as grounds to charge him under Section 304B (dowry death) of the IPC. The court granted bail, stating there was no evidence of dowry demand.
Gurugram Man Dies by Suicide on Instagram Live; Wife Blames Female Friend
A 35-year-old man in Gurugram died by suicide in a hotel room while live-streaming it on Instagram. His wife alleges that a female friend blackmailed him, forcing him to take this extreme step.