Marriage Shouldn’t Be Taken Lightly: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court highlighted that marriage is a serious commitment and cannot be dissolved lightly. It urged a couple involved in a marital dispute to attempt reconciliation.
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Bombay HC Urges Centre to Make IPC Section 498A Compoundable
The Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to make IPC Section 498A compoundable, noting the hardships caused by its non-compoundable status and the need for judicial efficiency.
“Supreme Court: Armed Forces Must Punish Officers for Adultery to Maintain Discipline”
The Supreme Court has urged armed forces to take disciplinary action against officers involved in adultery, stating that such behavior disrupts families and society. The court emphasized that adultery must not be taken lightly, especially within uniformed services where discipline is crucial.
“Man Dies by Suicide After Being Slapped by Lover Over Money Dispute in Punjab”
A man from Ludhiana, Gurdeep Singh, died by suicide after his lover, Rajwinder Kaur, allegedly slapped him during a dispute over money. The woman has been arrested for abetment to suicide. Singh’s father said his son was deeply hurt by the insult and took poison, leading to his death.
“Bombay High Court: No Right to Residence for Wife Who Left Matrimonial Home Before Divorce”
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a woman who left her matrimonial home before the divorce cannot claim the right to reside there later, even if her divorce appeal is still pending. The court clarified that the right to residence under the Domestic Violence Act only applies if the woman was living in the shared household before the divorce.
“Supreme Court: Able-Bodied Husband Must Earn to Support Wife and Minor Child”
The Supreme Court has ruled that an able-bodied husband must earn by legitimate means to provide financial support to his wife and minor child. The court emphasized that this responsibility cannot be avoided, and maintenance is essential to prevent destitution.
“Delhi High Court: Rape Victim’s Statement Cannot Be Treated as Absolute Truth”
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that while a rape survivor’s statement holds significant value, it cannot be treated as the absolute truth without evidence. In a judgment involving a rape case from Haryana, the court upheld the trial court’s decision to acquit the accused due to lack of proof.
“New Delhi Woman Judge Allegedly Abuses Male Court Staff, Tells Him to Commit Suicide”
In 2015, a male court staff in New Delhi accused a woman trial court judge of harassment, including verbal abuse and telling him to commit suicide. The man, who suffered from depression, filed a formal complaint citing multiple instances of mistreatment and sought a personal hearing.
Man Acquitted After 7 Years for Rape of Step-Daughter in Kalyan Court
Vipul Narkar was acquitted by the Kalyan Sessions Court after serving seven years in prison for a rape charge. The court found he was falsely accused by his step-daughter, who admitted to fabricating the story to cover up an affair and reunite her parents.
Husbands Perform ‘Pind Daan’ for Living Wives in Mumbai
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