A female student at Lucknow University called the police after being denied entry into class for arriving late. The incident sparked controversy, leading to a faculty complaint.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a man can seek divorce on grounds of mental cruelty if his wife forces him to separate from his parents, affirming Indian cultural values.
The Bombay High Court denied a woman’s request to dismiss her husband’s divorce appeal, emphasizing that her remarriage during the appeal period contravened the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that neglecting a child’s treatment does not amount to cruelty under IPC Section 498-A, leading to the dismissal of a criminal case filed by a wife against her husband and in-laws.
The Supreme Court of India acquitted a man accused of murdering his wife 22 years ago, citing lack of concrete evidence and reliance on suspicion. The case highlights the importance of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Chennai for killing her former lover, chopping his body, and dumping the remains in Kovalam. The case has shocked the local community.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to an accused in a POCSO case, stating that a minor’s consent is not valid under the law. The case involved serious charges under the POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.
A Pune man has moved court to file a rape case against his wife, accusing her of hiding her previous marriage and deceiving him. The court has accepted his application under multiple IPC sections.
Monika Verma, along with her lover Ashish, was arrested for the brutal murder of her husband and mother-in-law in Delhi. The shocking crime was driven by restrictions imposed on her extramarital affair.
The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that a daughter’s right to family property does not end even if she was given dowry. The court invalidated a property transfer made without her consent and upheld her inheritance rights.
