The Supreme Court has directed that convicts who have served 10 years of their sentence should be granted bail if their appeals are not scheduled for a hearing soon. This move aims to declutter jails and ensure justice.
In a unique and controversial event near Banganga Tank, Mumbai, around 50 husbands performed ‘pind daan’—a ritual usually reserved for the deceased—for their living wives. Organized by Vaastav Foundation, the ceremony aimed to provide emotional closure to husbands who have faced harassment, divorce, or legal battles with their spouses.
The Bombay High Court has suggested that IPC Section 498A should be made a compoundable offence, noting the daily hardships faced by parties and the potential judicial time savings. This request aims to ease the legal process for those involved in such cases.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that the term ‘wife’ under Section 125 CrPC includes not only a lawfully wedded wife but also a woman married by performing necessary rites. This significant decision broadens the scope of who can claim maintenance under this law.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce decree on grounds of cruelty and desertion by the wife, who had filed false cases against her husband. The court also awarded substantial alimony, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that asking a married woman to do household chores for her family does not constitute an offense. The court quashed the FIR against the husband, stating that such requests do not amount to treating the wife as a maid.
The Supreme Court ruled against a Jharkhand High Court order requiring a husband to deposit Rs. 10 lakhs for pre-arrest bail in a 498A case, stating it was unjustifiable.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a wife’s plea to overturn a divorce decree, citing her awareness of legal procedures and unjustified absence during court proceedings.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that casual mentions of family members in 498A dowry cases do not justify legal action without proof of their active involvement. Discover the details of this significant judgment.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A IPC cannot be quashed simply because the marriage is deemed invalid. The court highlighted the importance of protecting women from harassment and unfair treatment.
