The Bombay High Court ordered the release of a man who was forcibly detained in a rehab center by his wife, citing the absence of medical evidence to justify his stay. The court found that the man’s detention was based solely on his wife’s orders amid marital issues.
The Bombay High Court ruled that marrying a second time while the first marriage is still valid amounts to both bigamy and rape. The court emphasized that the man’s deceitful behavior, including false promises of divorce, led to the establishment of a non-consensual relationship.
The Supreme Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a woman against her former in-laws, citing inconsistencies in her allegations and finding that her intent was to harm them. The court noted the delay in filing the complaint and the malicious motives behind the accusations.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a divorced wife cannot claim residence in her former matrimonial home. The court upheld a Family Court’s order to evict her, stating that the property belongs to the ex-husband’s family, and she has no legal right to continue living there.
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A of the IPC even after divorce, but only for incidents that occurred while the marriage was still valid. The court quashed an FIR for lack of evidence showing harassment during the marriage.
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines to prevent automatic arrests in cases filed under Section 498A of the IPC. The court has emphasized that police must assess the necessity for arrest and follow strict protocols, ensuring compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives.
The Bombay High Court has directed the release of Pratap Jivani, who was held in a rehab center by his wife amidst marital discord. The court found no medical evidence to justify his stay and allowed him to leave the center.
The Gujarat High Court recently criticized the growing misuse of domestic violence and dowry allegations by women to apply pressure on their husbands and in-laws. The court observed that many such cases are exaggerated to intensify the charges and manipulate 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.
An Ahmedabad court recently acquitted a man accused of rape by a married woman, ruling that a rape case cannot be used to force someone into fulfilling a promise to marry, especially when the circumstances do not allow for legal marriage.
