The Kerala High Court has granted permission to a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, acknowledging his cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
In a tragic incident from Pune, Namdev Sarodia jumped from a building after being denied access to his grandson by his estranged daughter-in-law. Four years later, legal action has been taken following a complaint by his son.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband convicted of murdering his wife cannot claim ownership of dowry items received during marriage. The court emphasized the importance of protecting women’s rights under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has awarded custody of a minor girl to her mother, citing the need for special care during puberty. The court emphasized that a father cannot adequately address the biological changes a girl undergoes between the ages of 10 to 15.
Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh steps down from his portfolio amid sexual harassment allegations by a junior athletics coach. The Chandigarh police have registered a case, and the minister denies the charges.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that a wife can seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving alimony if she cannot maintain herself or her children.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a petition challenging the marital rape exception under IPC Section 375. The plea, brought by a women’s rights activist, argues that the exception violates constitutional rights.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mental cruelty can occur even if in-laws live separately, underlining that cruelty isn’t just physical but can also be mental. Discover the details of this important legal decision.
The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of a woman’s right to terminate her 33-week pregnancy due to severe foetal anomalies. Discover the court’s decision and its impact on reproductive rights.
The Madras High Court recently reduced the life sentence of a woman convicted of setting her 13-year-old daughter on fire to 10 years in prison. Discover the details of this tragic case and the court’s decision.
