A woman from Nashik, Maharashtra, killed her 3-month-old baby girl because she was upset by comments about the child’s resemblance to her husband. She was arrested after her false story was exposed through CCTV footage and police investigation.
The Gauhati High Court has convicted a lawyer for criminal contempt after he insulted a woman judge by calling her ‘Bhasmasur’ and making personal remarks about her appearance and courtroom behavior. He admitted guilt and offered an apology to the court.
The Madras High Court cancelled a Family Court order that asked a wife to pay interim maintenance to her husband. The Court ruled that the husband was not incapacitated and was financially capable of supporting himself.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband can pay money instead of offering a room in the shared house to his wife. The Court said this alternative is practical and legally valid under the Domestic Violence Act.
Three people, including a woman, were arrested in Guwahati for cheating people by pretending to be involved in real estate and other fraudulent activities. Police caught them from the Odalbakra area and launched a full investigation.
IAS Rohini Sindhuri and IPS D Roopa have been transferred without new postings by the Karnataka government after a public argument over personal photos on social media. Both officers have filed complaints, and legal actions may follow.
Mumbai Police have booked a woman and her host for allegedly roaming naked and performing indecent acts in a Santacruz housing society. Residents filed a complaint after reviewing CCTV footage.
Once selected for India’s junior hockey team, Paramjeet Kumar now lifts sacks to earn a living. Despite hardships, he hopes to return as a coach and dreams that his son will one day wear the Indian jersey.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a mother can be given exclusive custody of a minor daughter, especially during puberty. The Court rejected the outdated legal notion that only fathers are natural guardians and stressed the emotional and psychological needs of the child.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that WhatsApp chats, even if collected without the wife’s permission, can be used as evidence in a family court case. The Court said that relevance of evidence is more important than how it was collected, especially in matters of public justice.
