Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce Over Constant Verbal Abuse by Wife
Shruti Mahapatra
The Delhi High Court has upheld a divorce, ruling that constant verbal abuse by a wife towards her husband amounts to cruelty. The court emphasized that no one should endure…
498A/ Domestic Violence
Madras High Court Orders State to Pay ₹3.5 Lakhs to Man Detained for 8 Months After Acquittal
The Madras High Court has ordered the state to pay ₹3.5 lakhs to a man who was wrongfully detained for 8 months after his acquittal. The court also called for…
Karnataka Man Commits Suicide After False Case, Leaves Behind Wife and Two Sons
Suresh Poojari from Karnataka committed suicide after being wrongfully accused in a false Dalit atrocity case. The six-month ordeal took a toll on his mental health, despite securing bail from…
Orissa HC: Case Can Be Filed Where Wife Resides After Leaving Matrimonial Home Due to Cruelty
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A can be filed where a wife resides after leaving her matrimonial home due to cruelty. The court referenced the…
Supreme Court: Criminal Proceedings Can Be Quashed in Genuine Matrimonial Settlements
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable matrimonial settlement. The ruling cited the power to quash cases under Article 142 of the Constitution when disputes…
Husbands Not Entitled to Protection Under Domestic Violence Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that husbands cannot seek protection under the Domestic Violence Act, which is intended to safeguard women from abuse. The ruling reinforces the Act’s focus on…
Woman Throws Acid on Husband After Dispute Over Coming Home Late in Kanpur
In a shocking incident from Kanpur, a woman threw acid on her husband's face after an argument about her coming home late. The husband, currently hospitalized, alleged that the fight…
Kerala HC: Major Unmarried Daughter Not Entitled to Maintenance from Father Merely Due to Lack of Income
The Kerala High Court ruled that an unmarried daughter who has reached adulthood cannot claim maintenance from her father solely on the grounds of financial inability. The court emphasized that…
Rising False Cases Against Men in India: A Wake-Up Call for the Government
False cases against men in India are rising, causing serious harm and injustice. With multiple cases of false accusations leading to imprisonment, harassment, and even suicide, it's time for the…
Delhi BJP Demands Suspension of Swati Maliwal Over Alleged Eve Teasing Incident
The Delhi BJP has requested the suspension of DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal over an alleged eve teasing incident involving an AAP worker. The party claims the incident is part of…