Rising False Cases Against Men in India: A Call for Legal Reform
False cases against men in India are on the rise, with many innocent men suffering from unjust accusations. Learn about the impact of these cases and the urgent need for legal reform.
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Case Can Be Filed Where Wife Lives After Leaving Due to Cruelty: Orissa HC
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A of the IPC can be filed where a wife lives after leaving the matrimonial home due to cruelty. This decision reaffirms that mental torture experienced at her current residence is valid grounds for jurisdiction.
Supreme Court: Criminal Proceedings Can Be Quashed if Matrimonial Disputes Are Amicably Settled
The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable settlement of matrimonial disputes, highlighting the court’s power to ensure justice through such actions.
Delhi High Court Rules Husband Not Entitled to Protection Under Domestic Violence Act
The Delhi High Court has ruled that husbands and male family members are not entitled to protection under the Domestic Violence Act, emphasizing the act’s primary aim to shield women from abuse.
Women Entitled to Maintenance After Divorce Under Domestic Violence Act: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has affirmed that women are entitled to maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. This ruling underscores the ongoing legal protections for women post-divorce.
Delhi High Court Declares Virginity Tests Unconstitutional and Sexist
The Delhi High Court has condemned virginity tests as sexist and unconstitutional, stating they violate women’s dignity and human rights. This landmark judgment highlights the need to uphold fundamental rights and eliminate discriminatory practices.
Madras High Court Orders State to Pay 3.5 Lakhs to Man Wrongfully Detained for 8 Months
The Madras High Court ordered the state to pay 3.5 lakhs to a man detained for 8 months after his acquittal. The court emphasized the need for better access to legal information for prisoners and directed the installation of KIOSK machines in prisons.
Allahabad High Court: Women Can Be Prosecuted for Facilitating Gang Rape Under Section 376D IPC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that women who facilitate rape can be prosecuted for gang rape under Section 376D of the IPC. This decision was made in a case involving a 15-year-old girl, where a woman was accused of facilitating the crime.
Bombay HC: Husband Can Sell Flat if He Provides Alternative Accommodation for Wife
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot prevent her husband from selling their flat if he offers similar alternative accommodation nearby. The court dismissed the wife’s petition, highlighting balanced rights for both parties.
Interpol Issues Blue Corner Notice for UK-Based Man in 16-Year-Old Ahmedabad Case
Interpol issued a blue corner notice for Ronak Pandya, who fled to the UK in 2005, in a 16-year-old domestic violence and dowry demand case filed by his wife Rutva in Ahmedabad. The Gujarat High Court was informed of this development as efforts continue to bring Pandya to trial.