“Woman Allegedly Sets Husband on Fire in Sanwer, Indore: Details”
Shruti Mahapatra
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…
498A/ Domestic Violence
“Man Dies After Alleged Suicide Bid Triggered by Lover’s Slap: Ludhiana Police”
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…
“Woman Judge in New Delhi Accused of Abusing Male Court Staff”
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…
“Bombay HC Urges Centre to Consider Making IPC Section 498A a Compoundable Offence”
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…
“Chhattisgarh HC: Definition of ‘Wife’ under Section 125 CrPC Includes Women Married by Necessary Rites”
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.…
High Court Upholds Divorce Decree Citing Wife’s Cruelty: PH High Court Grants Divorce to Man and Awards Alimony
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…
Delhi Cop’s Daughter Arrested for Injuring Valet Parking Attendant with Car
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,…
Woman and Uncle Kill Husband Over Illicit Relationship
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…
Bombay HC Rules Asking Married Woman to Do Household Work Not an Offence
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…
Delhi HC Denies Bail to Woman’s Mother and Grandmother in Assault Case
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…