Woman Fined for Filing False Rape Case Against Husband
A woman was fined ₹20,000 by a special court for falsely accusing her husband of raping her minor sister. The court ruled that the allegations were unsubstantiated and the husband was acquitted.
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One or Two Acts of Adultery by Wife Does Not Disqualify Her from Maintenance: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance. The court clarified that continuous and repeated adultery is required to deny maintenance under Section 125(4) of CrPC.
Husband Can’t Seek Divorce to Serve Parents: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot seek divorce solely to serve his parents, upholding the sacred and unbreakable nature of marriage according to Hindu Law.
Youth Commits Suicide Due to Constant Harassment from In-Laws
A 24-year-old man in Patiala committed suicide after enduring relentless harassment from his in-laws, who demanded Rs 70 lakh for divorce. This heartbreaking case highlights the devastating impact of family pressure.
Woman Forces Sister to Marry Lover to Hide Her Affair
A 23-year-old woman in Ahmedabad was forced to marry her sister’s lover to hide the sister’s extramarital affair. The case was brought to light by Abhayam Helpline counsellors.
Bride Slashes Fiancé’s Throat After Calling Him to a Surprise Date
A 22-year-old woman in Andhra Pradesh slashed her fiancé’s throat during a surprise date. The man is recovering, and the woman has been arrested for attempted murder.
Delhi HC: Father Must Pay Maintenance Even if Daughter Lives with Maternal Grandparents
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a father must continue to pay maintenance for his daughter even if she resides with her maternal grandparents, emphasizing that his responsibilities remain unchanged.
Madras HC: Lack of Domestic Violence Law for Men is Unfortunate
The Madras High Court reinstated a suspended officer who suffered cruelty and desertion by his wife, noting the unfortunate absence of domestic violence laws for men.
Allahabad HC: Magistrate Cannot Issue Arrest Warrant for Non-Payment of Maintenance Without Fine
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Magistrate cannot issue an arrest warrant for non-payment of maintenance without first imposing a fine, ensuring compliance with Section 421 of CrPC.
MP High Court: Live-In Relationships Increase Sexual Offences
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has noted that live-in relationships are leading to a rise in sexual offences, citing this while rejecting a bail plea for a man accused of rape.