In a tragic incident in Lucknow, a 30-year-old lawyer committed suicide, leaving behind a note blaming his wife and mother-in-law. The police are investigating the incident, with handwriting experts set to verify the note’s authenticity.
The Bombay High Court has acquitted a Palghar man of cheating charges after 25 years, ruling that refusal to marry after a long-term sexual relationship does not qualify as cheating under Section 417 IPC.
The Karnataka High Court has determined that private medical records, such as abortion reports, cannot be used to prove adultery. This decision highlights the importance of maintaining doctor-patient confidentiality and respecting personal privacy.
In the Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam (2009) case, the court ruled that petty quarrels do not amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The court emphasized that cruelty must be severe and ongoing to be legally recognized.
The Orissa High Court has reduced the monthly maintenance amount for Tapaswini Dash from ₹17,000 to ₹10,000. This decision follows a prolonged legal battle involving her husband, Dr. Sumit Sahu, and a series of disputes and allegations.
Starting March 8, 2022, female police personnel in Maharashtra will have their duty hours reduced to 8 hours per day, according to a directive from the DGP. Male staff will continue with 14-hour shifts.
The High Court has decided that a daughter-in-law’s right to residence under Section 19 of the Domestic Violence (DV) Act is not absolute in a shared household. While upholding the eviction order against the daughter-in-law, the court granted a two-week stay to allow her time to find alternative housing.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that unnatural sex with a legally wedded wife, who is at least 15 years old, does not constitute an offence under Section 377 of the IPC. The court emphasized that marital consent issues are irrelevant in such cases, reinforcing that marital rape has not been recognized in this context.
A Karnataka woman and her relatives have been arrested for extorting Rs 21 lakh, a gold chain, a laptop, and an iPhone from her ex-boyfriend after their breakup. The incident occurred near Nandi Hills and involved physical assault and threats.
The Delhi High Court dissolved a marriage, ruling that the wife’s false criminal complaint inflicted immense mental cruelty on her husband. This case underscores the severe impact of false allegations on mental health.
