Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to MBA Graduate Wife, Citing Her Ability to Earn
A Delhi court refused maintenance to an MBA graduate wife, citing her ability to earn and discouraging willful unemployment and dependency on her husband.
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Lucknow University Student Calls Police After Being Denied Entry for Late Arrival
A female student at Lucknow University called the police after being denied entry into class for arriving late. The incident sparked controversy, leading to a faculty complaint.
Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules Neglect of Child’s Treatment is Not Cruelty Under IPC Section 498-A
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that neglecting a child’s treatment does not amount to cruelty under IPC Section 498-A, leading to the dismissal of a criminal case filed by a wife against her husband and in-laws.
Supreme Court Acquits Man Accused of Murdering Wife 22 Years Ago
The Supreme Court of India acquitted a man accused of murdering his wife 22 years ago, citing lack of concrete evidence and reliance on suspicion. The case highlights the importance of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Woman Arrested for Killing Former Lover, Dismembering and Dumping Body in Chennai
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Chennai for killing her former lover, chopping his body, and dumping the remains in Kovalam. The case has shocked the local community.
Delhi Double Murder: Woman Kills Husband and Mother-in-Law with Lover’s Help
Monika Verma, along with her lover Ashish, was arrested for the brutal murder of her husband and mother-in-law in Delhi. The shocking crime was driven by restrictions imposed on her extramarital affair.
Daughter’s Right to Family Property Remains Even After Receiving Dowry: Goa High Court
The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that a daughter’s right to family property does not end even if she was given dowry. The court invalidated a property transfer made without her consent and upheld her inheritance rights.
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Advising Daughter-in-Law on Household Work Is Not Cruelty
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that advising a daughter-in-law to improve her household work does not amount to cruelty under dowry laws. The court acquitted the accused, stating that there was no evidence of dowry harassment.
Allahabad High Court Observes Challenges Women Face After Live-In Relationships End
The Allahabad High Court observed that Indian society still does not accept live-in relationships, making it difficult for women to live alone after such relationships end. The court granted bail to a man accused of not marrying his live-in partner.
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Divorce as Wife Refuses to Stay with Husband’s Parents
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce, ruling that a wife forcing her husband to live separately from his parents led to an irretrievable breakdown of marriage. The husband was ordered to pay Rs 15 lakh as alimony.