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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
