Bombay HC Rules Asking Married Woman to Do Household Work Not an Offence
Shruti Mahapatra
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…
Dowry
Supreme Court Rejects Rs. 10 Lakh Deposit Condition for Anticipatory Bail in 498A Case
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.
Bombay High Court Rejects Wife’s Plea to Set Aside Divorce Due to Her Absence During Trials
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.
MP High Court: Casual Mention of Family Members in 498A Cases Not Justified Without Proof
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…
Orissa High Court: Section 498A IPC Case Cannot Be Quashed on Grounds of Invalid Marriage
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…
Convicted Husband Cannot Claim Dowry Items, Rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband convicted of murdering his wife cannot claim ownership of dowry items received during marriage. The court emphasized the importance of…
Bombay High Court Rules Mental Cruelty Possible Even If In-Laws Live Separately
The Bombay High Court ruled that mental cruelty can occur even if in-laws live separately, underlining that cruelty isn't just physical but can also be mental. Discover the details of…
498A/ Domestic Violence
Child Custody
Divorce
Dowry
Maintenance/ Alimony
Rape Case
Sexual harassment/ Molestation
Rising False Cases Against Men in India: A Call for Legal Reform
False cases against men in India are on the rise, with many innocent men suffering from unjust accusations. Learn about the impact of these cases and the urgent need for…
Case Can Be Filed Where Wife Lives After Leaving Due to Cruelty: Orissa HC
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A of the IPC can be filed where a wife lives after leaving the matrimonial home due to cruelty. This…
Supreme Court: Criminal Proceedings Can Be Quashed if Matrimonial Disputes Are Amicably Settled
The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable settlement of matrimonial disputes, highlighting the court's power to ensure justice through such actions.