In a tragic incident from Pune, Namdev Sarodia jumped from a building after being denied access to his grandson by his estranged daughter-in-law. Four years later, legal action has been taken following a complaint by his son.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband convicted of murdering his wife cannot claim ownership of dowry items received during marriage. The court emphasized the importance of protecting women’s rights under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mental cruelty can occur even if in-laws live separately, underlining that cruelty isn’t just physical but can also be mental. Discover the details of this important legal decision.
The Madras High Court recently reduced the life sentence of a woman convicted of setting her 13-year-old daughter on fire to 10 years in prison. Discover the details of this tragic case and the court’s decision.
False cases against men in India are on the rise, with many innocent men suffering from unjust accusations. Learn about the impact of these cases and the urgent need for legal reform.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A of the IPC can be filed where a wife lives after leaving the matrimonial home due to cruelty. This decision reaffirms that mental torture experienced at her current residence is valid grounds for jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable settlement of matrimonial disputes, highlighting the court’s power to ensure justice through such actions.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that husbands and male family members are not entitled to protection under the Domestic Violence Act, emphasizing the act’s primary aim to shield women from abuse.
The Madras High Court ordered the state to pay 3.5 lakhs to a man detained for 8 months after his acquittal. The court emphasized the need for better access to legal information for prisoners and directed the installation of KIOSK machines in prisons.
Interpol issued a blue corner notice for Ronak Pandya, who fled to the UK in 2005, in a 16-year-old domestic violence and dowry demand case filed by his wife Rutva in Ahmedabad. The Gujarat High Court was informed of this development as efforts continue to bring Pandya to trial.
