Woman Fined for Filing False Rape Accusation Against Husband
A special Pocso court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister, resulting in his acquittal.
A special Pocso court fined a woman ₹20,000 for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister, resulting in his acquittal.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man accused of raping and murdering a 100-year-old woman, citing lack of evidence and potential false implications for government compensation.
The Rohtak police are taking action against women who file false rape complaints and then extort money from the accused. A new database will help prevent repeat offenses and protect individuals from blackmail.
The Supreme Court issued a notice on a husband’s petition accusing his wife of cheating by hiding her physiological condition. The husband claims his wife is not biologically female, citing undisclosed medical conditions, leading to a legal battle.
In a disturbing incident from Delhi, a 48-year-old woman was arrested for brutally killing her bedridden mother-in-law with a frying pan and pressure cooker. The motive behind the crime and how it was uncovered are detailed in this shocking report.
The Gujarat High Court has confirmed that a divorced woman can file a complaint under Section 498A IPC for cruelty experienced during her marriage. However, the court quashed a specific FIR as the allegations pertained to events after the divorce.
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that refusing medical treatment to a wife to enforce dowry demands is an act of cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The court upheld the conviction of Sanjay Kumar Rai, who was found guilty of subjecting his wife to cruelty in this manner.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife’s secret phone calls to another man, despite her husband’s warnings, constitute matrimonial cruelty. The Court granted a divorce, citing the strained relationship and lack of genuine reconciliation between the couple.
A 60-year-old man in Ludhiana tragically set himself on fire after being threatened with a false dowry harassment case by his daughter-in-law. Despite efforts to save him, he died two days later. The police have filed charges against the accused, who remain at large.
A postgraduate doctor was allegedly raped and murdered in a hospital, leading to nationwide protests and criticism of West Bengal’s government. The Supreme Court has ordered the creation of a task force for doctor safety and directed the CBI to submit a report by August 22.