“Woman Denied Relief Under DV Act 32 Years After Marriage: Borivali Court”
Shruti Mahapatra
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…
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“Husbands Perform ‘Pind Daan’ for Living Wives: Mumbai Event”
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…
“Woman Allegedly Sets Husband on Fire in Sanwer, Indore: Details”
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…
“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…