Bombay High Court Orders Woman to Pay Alimony to Ex-Husband
The Bombay High Court upheld a lower court’s order directing a woman teacher to pay alimony to her ex-husband under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
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Karnataka Man Wins Divorce Using Wife’s Affair Video as Evidence
In a rare case, the Karnataka High Court upheld a divorce after a man submitted video proof of his wife’s affair. The court ruled that adultery was valid grounds for divorce.
Supreme Court: Alimony Must Be Fair and Realistic, Not a Punishment
The Supreme Court clarified that alimony should be fair and practical, not a tool to punish the other spouse. In Rajnesh vs. Neha, it stressed financial transparency and balanced support.
Man Granted Bail After 17 Months in Jail as DNA Test Proves He Is Not the Father
A man who was jailed for 17 months in a rape case was granted bail by a Mumbai court after a DNA test proved he was not the father of the teenager’s baby, showing he was falsely accused.
Vishnu Tiwari’s Story: Freed After 20 Years in Jail for a False Rape Case
After spending 20 years in prison for a rape case based on false charges, Vishnu Tiwari, now 43, struggles to begin life again with no family, education, or future. The NHRC has taken note of this injustice.
Supreme Court: Accused Under 498A IPC Cannot Be Denied Travel Abroad Without Proof of Offence
The Supreme Court held that a person cannot be denied the right to travel abroad solely because he is accused in a 498A IPC complaint, especially when there is no evidence of wrongdoing.
Karnataka High Court’s Marital Rape Verdict Gets Mixed Reactions from Delhi Petitioners
The Karnataka High Court’s recent verdict that marital status cannot protect a man from rape trial received mixed reactions from Delhi High Court petitioners, highlighting a growing debate on the criminalisation of marital rape.
Allahabad High Court: Wife’s Parents Attending Mediation Only for Money, Not to Settle Dispute
The Allahabad High Court raised concern over the wife’s parents attending mediation only to claim money deposited by the husband, and laid out new rules to ensure the mediation process isn’t misused.
Delhi High Court: Section 377 IPC Doesn’t Apply to Consensual Oral or Anal Sex Between Husband and Wife
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged under Section 377 IPC for consensual oral or anal sex with his wife, citing existing laws and the absence of non-consensual claims.
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Dismiss Rape Charges Against Husband
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that marriage does not shield a man from rape charges, refusing to quash a case involving serious allegations of sexual and physical abuse by a husband.