Woman and Lover Hire Hitmen to Kill Husband in Gopalganj
In a shocking incident from Gopalganj, Bihar, a woman and her lover hired contract killers to eliminate her husband. The conspiracy was uncovered by the police, leading to multiple arrests.
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Court Denies Maintenance to Woman Earning More Than Estranged Husband
In an unusual ruling, a Mumbai court denied interim maintenance to a 36-year-old woman from Tardeo, who earned more than her estranged husband. Despite her higher income, the court did order the husband to pay child support.
Delhi High Court Highlights Misuse of Section 498A Against Husband’s Relatives
The Delhi High Court has highlighted the growing misuse of Section 498A, where all relatives of the husband are implicated in dowry harassment cases. The court ordered the appointment of a petitioner as a sub-inspector despite an FIR against him.
Orissa High Court Highlights Misuse of Section 498A to Pressure Husband’s Family
The Orissa High Court quashed a Section 498A case, noting the frequent misuse of this law to pressure the husband’s family. The court emphasized the need to distinguish between genuine and vexatious cases.
Delhi HC: Dowry Deaths Involve Complex Dynamics Beyond Male Dominance
The Delhi High Court observed that dowry deaths involve complex dynamics beyond male dominance, with women also perpetuating hostility. The Court emphasized the severe psychological trauma inflicted by dowry demands.
Gauhati HC: Healthy and Able-Bodied Husbands Must Support Their Wives
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that a healthy and able-bodied husband must legally support his wife, dismissing excuses of financial incapability as baseless under Section 125 CrPC.
Delhi High Court Rules Extramarital Affair and Betting Habit Not Grounds for Dowry Death Charges
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair and betting habit cannot justify dowry death charges under IPC Section 304B. The court granted bail to the accused, emphasizing the absence of dowry demands.
Second Marriage Amid First Marriage is Rape, Not Just Bigamy
The Bombay High Court ruled that a second marriage during the existence of the first marriage constitutes rape, not just bigamy. The court dismissed the man’s petition to quash the FIR, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions.
Gujarat High Court: Woman Can File Cruelty Case Under Section 498A IPC After Divorce for Incidents During Marriage
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A of the IPC after divorce, but only for incidents that took place during the marriage. The court quashed a related FIR for lacking necessary allegations of marital cruelty.
Bombay High Court Orders Release of Man Detained in Rehab by Wife Amid Marital Discord
The Bombay High Court ordered the release of Pratap Jivani, detained in a rehab center by his wife without medical justification. The court found no medical evidence to support his forced detention.