Bombay High Court: Second Marriage While First Exists is Rape, Not Just Bigamy
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court ruled that a second marriage while the first is still valid is not just bigamy but also rape if obtained under false pretenses. The court dismissed…
Dowry
Supreme Court Quashes Section 498A Case Against In-Laws, Finds Malicious Intent
The Supreme Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case against a woman’s former in-laws, citing inconsistencies in her claims and finding that she intended to harm them. The court ruled…
Ex-Wife Cannot Claim Residence in Shared Household After Divorce: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that a divorced wife cannot claim residence in her ex-husband’s house as a shared household. The court upheld the eviction order, stating that she had…
Pune Court Orders Daughter-in-Law to Vacate House for Harassing In-Laws
A Pune court ordered a daughter-in-law to vacate her in-laws' house after harassing them. The court also directed her husband to pay ₹25,000 per month for her rent.
Woman Can File Cruelty Case Under Section 498A IPC After Divorce, But Only for Incidents During Marriage: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A IPC after divorce, but only for incidents that took place during the marriage. The…
Calcutta High Court Sets Guidelines for Arrests in Cruelty Cases Filed by Wives
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines for police and courts regarding arrests in cruelty cases under Section 498A IPC and the Dowry Act. The court clarified that arrests should…
Wife Cannot File Dowry Complaint After Divorce Notice, Rules Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a dowry harassment complaint filed after receiving a divorce notice lacks legal significance. The court dismissed the FIR against the in-laws, stating the allegations…
Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Woman and Father for False Rape Allegations
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against a woman and her father for filing false gang rape and cruelty charges against her husband and in-laws. The court also acquitted…
Supreme Court Punishes Judge for Denying Bail, Sends Him for Training
The Supreme Court has taken strict action against a sessions judge for wrongfully denying bail, sending him for judicial training. This decision aims to ensure fair application of the law…
Rape Case Cannot Force Man to Fulfil Promise of Marriage: Ahmedabad Court
An Ahmedabad court ruled that a rape case cannot force a man to fulfill a marriage promise. The accused was acquitted after the court found the complaint invalid.