Court Rules Rape Case Cannot Force Marriage Promise
Shruti Mahapatra
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.…
498A/ Domestic Violence
Guwahati Doctors Accused of Assaulting Minor Daughter
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…
Supreme Court Punishes Judge for Bail Denial, Sends Him for Training
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…
Man Emerges from 16-Month Coma, Reveals Wife’s Murder Plot with Lover
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…
Bombay High Court Rules Absence of Wisdom Tooth Not Conclusive Proof of Age: POCSO Act
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.…
86-Year-Old Woman Killed by Daughter-in-Law with Frying Pan and Cooker in Delhi
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…