A woman in Aligarh killed her husband while he slept, after enduring years of abuse. She confessed to the crime and has been arrested. The case highlights ongoing issues of domestic violence.
A woman from Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, landed in legal trouble after reportedly assaulting her teenage brother for obstructing her Instagram reel-making session. The incident escalated when she also clashed with police officials who intervened, leading to her arrest.
A woman’s plea for relief under the Domestic Violence Act was recently dismissed by the Borivali Court, citing a lapse of 32 years since her separation from her husband. The court emphasized the significance of timely legal actions in addressing domestic disputes.
In a unique and controversial event near Banganga Tank, Mumbai, around 50 husbands performed ‘pind daan’—a ritual usually reserved for the deceased—for their living wives. Organized by Vaastav Foundation, the ceremony aimed to provide emotional closure to husbands who have faced harassment, divorce, or legal battles with their spouses.
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.
