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.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that advising a daughter-in-law to improve her household work does not amount to cruelty under dowry laws. The court acquitted the accused, stating that there was no evidence of dowry harassment.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested for falsely accusing two men of rape and extorting Rs 2 lakh from them in Gurugram. She was sent to judicial custody after an investigation proved her allegations were false.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband must financially support his wife, even if he is a professional beggar. The court emphasized that it is both a moral and legal responsibility.
A viral video shows a man confronting a male passenger who allegedly kissed him without consent while he was asleep on a train. The accused admitted to the act, sparking debate on consent and public safety.
The Allahabad High Court observed that Indian society still does not accept live-in relationships, making it difficult for women to live alone after such relationships end. The court granted bail to a man accused of not marrying his live-in partner.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce, ruling that a wife forcing her husband to live separately from his parents led to an irretrievable breakdown of marriage. The husband was ordered to pay Rs 15 lakh as alimony.
