The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR in a POCSO case, recognizing that the accused and minor victim are living happily as husband and wife. The decision highlighted the victim’s free consent and current marital status.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife’s reaction to her husband’s infidelity cannot be termed as cruelty. The court emphasized natural human responses and criticized the impact of consumerist culture on marriage.
The Manipur High Court granted bail and suspended the sentence of a POCSO convict, emphasizing the right to dignity and health of prisoners. The decision highlights the importance of humane treatment even beyond prison gates.
A 32-year-old woman in Ambernath, Thane district, bit her mother-in-law’s fingers during a dispute over loud TV volume. The mother-in-law lodged a complaint, leading to a criminal offense against the woman.
A man from Narol, Ahmedabad, committed suicide due to harassment by his in-laws over buying a house. His father has filed a complaint against five members of the in-laws’ family.
A Delhi court acquitted a man falsely accused of sexually assaulting minors, awarding him 1 lakh in compensation. The court noted that the accusations were a result of caste hatred and directed the state to compensate the man.
A 26-year-old woman and her mother were arrested for allegedly beating her husband to death and attempting to cover it up as an accident. The incident came to light after the family of the deceased noticed suspicious bruises and informed the police.
Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud underscores the necessity for a shift in how lawyers operate in the apex court, urging against frequent adjournments that delay proceedings and impact judicial efficiency.
In a heartbreaking incident from July 2022, a 24-year-old man in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, was found hanging at his home, leaving behind a poignant suicide note citing issues in his marriage. Here’s what unfolded and the current police investigation.
A father faced a harrowing ordeal after being falsely accused of rape by his niece, resulting in over 3 years of incarceration. The case, initiated on a complaint filed in 2017, took a turn when the girl confessed to framing her father at her uncle’s insistence. Here’s how justice prevailed after a prolonged legal battle.
