The Misuse of Laws Meant to Protect Women: A Growing Concern
Discover how laws intended to protect women can sometimes be misused, leading to false allegations against men. Learn about the impact and what can be done to prevent such misuse.
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Why Sexual Harassment Law Should Remain Focused on Women: An Analysis
Discover why the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, should remain focused on women, despite the harassment faced by men and transgender persons. Learn about the unique challenges women encounter in the workplace.
Unseen Discrimination Against Men: Addressing Gender Inequality in Society
Discover the hidden discrimination against men in society and the importance of gender-neutral laws to ensure true equality. This article sheds light on the challenges men face and emphasizes the need for recognizing their rights.
Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Maintenance to Unemployed, Ill Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court has ordered a woman to pay Rs 10,000 monthly maintenance to her unemployed ex-husband due to his medical conditions. The court highlighted the inclusive term “spouse” in the Hindu Marriage Act, covering both husband and wife.
Bombay High Court Quashes Rape FIR Based on False Marriage Promise
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR for rape based on a false marriage promise, ruling that the victim had sufficient intelligence to understand the act. The court
Supreme Court Punishes Judge for Denying Bail, Sends Him to Judicial Academy
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Allahabad High Court to withdraw judicial work from a sessions judge and send him to the judicial academy for skill improvement. This decision comes in response to persistent reluctance by trial courts to grant bail, contrary to Supreme Court rulings.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Divorce Due to Wife’s Refusal to Live with Aged Mother-in-Law
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a man’s divorce after his wife refused to live with his elderly mother and mentally ill sister, citing this as cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court directed the husband to pay ₹5 lakh in interim alimony.
Lodging False Cases Against Husband Is Cruelty: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench ruled that lodging false cases against a husband and his family constitutes cruelty. This decision upheld a lower court’s divorce decree, emphasizing the severe impact of false accusations.
Addressing the Misuse of Women-Centric Laws in India
Women-centric laws in India aim to protect and empower women, but misuse of these laws is a growing concern. This article explores the reasons behind the misuse and the need for balanced legal reforms.
Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to MBA Graduate Wife, Citing Her Capability to Earn
A Delhi court denied maintenance to an MBA graduate wife, ruling that she is capable of earning a living. The court emphasized that maintenance is not an absolute right and depends on the ability to sustain oneself. Read more about this significant decision.