A 20-year-old unmarried woman in Delhi has been charged with murder after allegedly throwing her newborn baby from a washroom window out of fear of social stigma. The police are investigating the tragic incident.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a petition challenging the marital rape exception under Indian law. The petitioner, Ruth Manorama, argues that this exception violates fundamental constitutional rights, particularly affecting Dalit women.
A woman in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for killing her husband with the help of her lover and friend. The trio buried the victim’s body under a septic tank, leading to a shocking discovery by police.
In a tragic turn of events in Kerala, a man took his own life while his partner backed out at the last minute. The couple had planned to die together in a hotel, but the woman changed her mind, leading to a distressing scene.
A grandfather in Pune attempted suicide by jumping from a building after his daughter-in-law refused to let him meet his grandson. The incident, which occurred in 2018, led to a police case being filed four years later.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a husband convicted of murdering his wife cannot claim ownership of dowry items given at the time of marriage. The court emphasized that dowry belongs to the wife’s family, citing the Dowry Prohibition Act.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted custody of a 12-year-old girl to her mother, citing the need for maternal care during the biological changes girls face between ages 10-15. The father’s request for custody was denied despite being the natural guardian.
In a shocking case, a woman who was declared dead 7 years ago has been found alive and married in Uttar Pradesh. A man has been imprisoned for her “murder” while authorities investigate the matter.
The Kerala High Court ruled that the one-year waiting period for filing a mutual consent divorce violates fundamental rights. The court emphasized that the law should not restrict access to judicial remedies and called for a uniform marriage code in India.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a husband marrying another woman without his first wife’s consent amounts to cruelty under Section 498-A of the IPC. This can lead to severe emotional and mental harm to the first wife.
