Bengaluru Woman Arrested for Dragging Man on Car Bonnet for 3 km
A woman in Bengaluru was arrested for dragging a man on her car’s bonnet for 3 km after a traffic dispute. Both individuals have been booked in separate cases following the incident.
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Bombay High Court Allows 33-Week Pregnancy Termination, Says Woman Has Right to Choose
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman has the right to decide on pregnancy termination, not the Medical Board, while allowing a 33-week pregnancy termination due to severe fetal anomalies.
Madras High Court Reduces Life Sentence of Woman Who Set Daughter on Fire to 10 Years
The Madras High Court reduced the life sentence of a woman convicted of setting her minor daughter on fire to 10 years, ruling that her actions lacked intent for murder under Section 302 IPC.
Mere Dowry Demand Not an Offense Under Section 498A IPC: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court ruled that simply demanding dowry does not qualify as cruelty under Section 498A IPC. It quashed an FIR against distant relatives of the husband, stating that the allegations lacked supporting evidence.
Senior Citizen Must Prove Inability to Maintain Himself to Claim Maintenance: Orissa HC
The Orissa High Court ruled that a senior citizen must prove they are unable to maintain themselves before seeking maintenance from their children. The case was sent back to the tribunal for a fresh hearing.
Wife Cannot Be Charged with Extortion for Seeking Court-Granted Maintenance: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking maintenance through the court. The court quashed complaints filed by both spouses, citing a lack of evidence for cruelty or false claims.
Senior Citizens Must Prove Inability to Maintain Themselves for Maintenance: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court ruled that a senior citizen must prove financial inability before claiming maintenance from children. It set aside a previous order and sent the case back for a fresh hearing.
Wife Loving Another Man Without Physical Relation is Not Adultery: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s love for another man does not amount to adultery unless there is a physical relationship. The court rejected a husband’s plea to deny maintenance, stating that financial support cannot be denied based on emotional attachment.
Loving Another Man Without Physical Relationship is Not Adultery: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s emotional love for another man does not qualify as adultery unless there is a physical relationship. This decision impacts maintenance claims in legal disputes.
Grandfather Jumps from Building After Being Denied Meeting Grandson
A heartbreaking incident in Pune saw a grandfather jump from a building after his daughter-in-law denied him access to his grandson. Four years later, the police have registered a case following a complaint by his son.