Bombay High Court: Continuous Cruelty Must Be Proven Under Section 498A
The Bombay High Court ruled that to prove cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC, the woman must face continuous mistreatment close to the time of filing the complaint.
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Hindu Marriage Invalid Without ‘Saat Pheras’, Rules Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is not legally valid without performing the ‘saptapadi’ or seven rounds around the sacred fire, which is an essential ritual under Hindu law.
Delhi High Court Fines Two Police Officers ₹50,000 for Illegally Detaining Man for 30 Minutes
The Delhi High Court has directed two police officers to pay ₹50,000 to a man illegally detained for half an hour, stressing that even short unlawful detentions violate fundamental rights.
Supreme Court Quashes 498A IPC Case Against In-Laws, Finds Complaint Malicious
The Supreme Court has quashed a criminal case under Section 498A IPC against a woman’s in-laws, noting inconsistencies in her complaint and clear signs of malicious intent.
Kerala High Court Allows 498A Accused to Travel Abroad for Studies
The Kerala High Court has allowed a man accused under Section 498A of the IPC to travel to Australia for higher education, citing his full cooperation with the investigation and the absence of legal barriers.
Gujarat High Court Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation to Man Jailed for 3 Years Despite Bail Order
The Gujarat High Court ordered ₹1 lakh compensation for a man who stayed in jail for nearly three years even after getting bail. Authorities failed to act on the bail order due to an unopened email attachment.
Former TISS Director, Husband, and Son Booked After Daughter-in-Law Alleges Harassment
Govandi Police in Mumbai have filed a case against former TISS Director Shalini Bharat, her husband, and their son after her daughter-in-law accused them of harassment, dowry demands, and emotional abuse.
Supreme Court Cancels ₹9 Lakh Bail Condition Imposed on Husband by Jharkhand High Court
The Supreme Court removed a Jharkhand High Court condition requiring a husband to pay ₹9 lakh as interim compensation while granting anticipatory bail under Section 498A IPC. However, the Court allowed an increase in the husband’s monthly maintenance from ₹4,000 to ₹10,000.
Woman Cannot Be Forced to Marry After Intimate Relationship: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman cannot be forced to marry someone even if they were in an intimate relationship. The court granted anticipatory bail to a woman accused of abetment to suicide after a man ended his life.
Financial Instability of Husband Is Mental Cruelty: Delhi High Court Grants Divorce to Wife
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s financial instability, along with failed efforts to earn and resulting abusive behavior, can cause mental cruelty to the wife. The court granted divorce on these grounds.