Bombay High Court Quashes 498A IPC Case Filed by Judge Against Husband and In-Laws
The Bombay High Court quashed a 498A IPC case filed by a judge against her husband and in-laws, finding no evidence of cruelty or obstruction of judicial duties.
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Patna High Court Rejects Husband’s Custody Plea for Minor Wife, Orders Financial Support for Newborn
The Patna High Court refused to give a minor wife’s custody to her husband, ordering she remain in a care home. The husband must financially support their newborn.
Delhi High Court Quashes POCSO Case as Couple Now Married with Two Children
The Delhi High Court quashed a POCSO case against a man accused of eloping with a minor, as the couple is now married, living together happily, and raising two children. The court emphasized that continuing the case would harm the family’s future.
Calcutta High Court Urges Adolescents to Value Dignity and Control Sexual Urges
The Calcutta High Court, while acquitting a teenager in a POCSO case, advised adolescent boys and girls to respect dignity, control sexual urges, and seek meaningful relationships built on commitment.
Supreme Court Grants Protection to Man Accused of Rape by Ex-Wife After Delayed FIR
The Supreme Court has protected a 29-year-old man from arrest after his ex-wife filed a rape and blackmail case four years after their divorce. The Court issued notice on his anticipatory bail plea citing delay and questionable motives behind the FIR.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Husband Not Liable for Rape Under IPC, Dismisses FIR Filed by Wife
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged with rape under IPC, as Indian law does not currently recognise marital rape. The Court dismissed the FIR filed by the wife of MLA Umang Singhar.
Mumbai Court Acquits Grandfather After DNA Test Proves He Didn’t Impregnate Granddaughter
A 60-year-old man spent five years in jail after being accused of sexually assaulting his granddaughter and getting her pregnant. DNA tests later proved he was not the father, leading to his acquittal.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 22-Year-Old Student in Rape Case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old college student accused of rape, noting possible consensual relations and prolonged custody. The FIR was filed days after the incident, based on advice from the complainant’s ex-boyfriend.
Pune Man Moves Court to File Rape Case Against Wife Over Hidden First Marriage
A Pune man approached the court to file a rape case against his wife, accusing her of hiding her previous marriage. He claimed his consent for sexual relations was based on her false claim of being unmarried.
Bombay High Court Grants Divorce: Wife’s Cruelty Towards Husband Cited
The Bombay High Court upheld a Family Court’s decision to grant divorce to a husband, citing emotional cruelty by the wife. The court found that denying intimacy, making false allegations, and public humiliation amounted to mental cruelty.