The Delhi High Court slammed the police for falsely implicating a father and grandmother in the death of a 2-year-old child, stating there was no evidence supporting their conviction. The court acquitted them and urged the prosecution to avoid filing appeals without merit.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud urged a couple to settle their divorce by mutual consent, advising the woman to find a job and avoid a prolonged legal battle that would primarily benefit lawyers.
The Kerala High Court emphasized that family courts must establish clear time frames for case disposal when a party requests timely resolution, ensuring swift justice in family disputes.
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against a woman and her father for falsely accusing her husband and in-laws of gang rape and cruelty. The court highlighted the misuse of legal provisions and called for firm action against false accusations.
In a unique divorce case, a Pune court has ordered a woman to pay Rs 50,000 alimony to her husband. The ruling emphasizes the importance of honesty in legal proceedings and highlights a rare case of a woman being asked to pay alimony.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is insufficient to prove age under the POCSO Act, acquitting Maherban Hasan Babu Khan in a rape case due to a lack of conclusive evidence.
The Supreme Court has encouraged a Bengaluru couple, both software engineers, to reconsider their decision to divorce, suggesting they give their marriage a second chance due to a lack of time devoted to their relationship.
The Delhi High Court has called for curbing false rape charges in matrimonial cases, highlighting concerns over allegations that are later settled, following a recent case involving a husband and his family.
The Supreme Court reprimands a sessions judge for rejecting bail despite clear guidelines, sending him to a judicial academy for skill improvement. The court stresses the need for liberal bail grants in cases where custody isn’t required.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a man can seek divorce on grounds of mental cruelty if his wife unjustly forces him to live apart from his parents, a practice rooted in Indian culture.
