In a disturbing incident in Sanwer, Indore, a woman allegedly poured kerosene on her husband during a dispute and set him ablaze. The victim sustained serious burn injuries and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
A tragic incident in Ludhiana unfolded as a man reportedly died by suicide after being slapped by his alleged girlfriend, leading to her arrest for abetment to suicide. Learn more about the case and the ongoing police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In 2015, a woman judge in New Delhi was accused of severely harassing and verbally abusing a male court staff member, even telling him to commit suicide. The staff member reported numerous instances of mistreatment, leading to severe depression.
The Bombay High Court has suggested that IPC Section 498A should be made a compoundable offence, noting the daily hardships faced by parties and the potential judicial time savings. This request aims to ease the legal process for those involved in such cases.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that the term ‘wife’ under Section 125 CrPC includes not only a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married by performing necessary rites. This significant decision broadens the scope of who can claim maintenance under this law.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce decree on grounds of cruelty and desertion by the wife, who had filed false cases against her husband. The court also awarded substantial alimony, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle.
The daughter of a Delhi assistant commissioner of police was arrested for injuring a valet parking attendant with her car at a Saket mall. The incident occurred on October 16, and a case has been registered under IPC sections 279 and 337.
In a shocking incident, Ghaziabad police arrested a woman and her uncle for killing her husband due to an illicit relationship. The woman falsely reported her husband’s disappearance, but the conspiracy was unveiled after his body was found.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that asking a married woman to do household chores for her family does not constitute an offense. The court quashed the FIR against the husband, stating that such requests do not amount to treating the wife as a maid.
The Delhi High Court denied bail to a woman’s mother and grandmother accused of assaulting her husband and directing others to harm him. The court highlighted the need for police to act promptly and sensitively in cases involving couples.
