An Ahmedabad court ruled that a rape case cannot be used to force a man to fulfill a marriage promise, acquitting Bhavesh Patel of accusations made by a married woman. Discover the court’s rationale and case details.
Renowned Guwahati doctors, Dr. Sangeeta Dutta and Dr. Waliul Islam, face serious allegations of assaulting their minor daughter. The police are investigating the case after a neighbor reported the alleged abuse.
The Supreme Court has mandated the retraining of a sessions judge at a judicial academy due to his reluctance to grant bail, despite previous warnings. This decision aims to ensure judges uphold the law and protect individual liberty.
A man from Moga, Punjab, revealed a shocking plot involving his wife and her lover after waking from a 16-month coma. His testimony led to a police investigation and charges against the wife and her lover.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not conclusive evidence of age, impacting the conviction of Maherban Hasan Babu Khan under the POCSO Act. The court emphasized the need for definitive proof of age in such cases.
In a shocking incident in Delhi, a 48-year-old woman has been arrested for killing her bedridden mother-in-law using a frying pan and pressure cooker. The incident was uncovered through a table camera installed in the house.
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.
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.
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.
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.
