The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of an 88-year-old mother, ordering her son and daughter-in-law to vacate their flat. The court also reduced the monthly maintenance to ₹10,000.
The Bar Council of India firmly denied the allegations against Justice DY Chandrachud, calling them a malicious attempt to harm the judiciary’s reputation.
Kerala has launched India’s first child-friendly Family Court, named “Swapnakoodu,” in Kozhikode. Designed to alleviate stress for children involved in family disputes, this court features dedicated spaces and artworks to create a supportive environment.
The Supreme Court has urged granting bail to convicts who have served 10 years of their sentence if their appeals are unlikely to be heard soon. High Courts are asked to take immediate action to declutter prisons.
The Supreme Court acquitted a man accused of murder, ruling that suspicion alone cannot justify conviction. The court emphasized that proof beyond reasonable doubt is essential and overturned the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision, citing a lack of evidence
Pattheema Chamnan, a 44-year-old woman from Bangkok, Thailand, hires mistresses to ensure her husband’s happiness due to her struggles with chronic depression. She offers a salary of 15,000 baht for the unconventional arrangement, which has sparked attention online.
A district judge from Bihar has approached the Supreme Court, claiming that he was suspended by the Patna High Court for delivering quick verdicts in sensitive cases. His suspension has raised concerns about judicial processes and promotion delays within the judiciary.
The Kerala High Court clarified that being convicted under Section 498A IPC for cruelty does not automatically mean guilt under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide. The Court upheld the husband’s conviction for dowry death but acquitted his mother.
Justice S Ravindra Bhat of the Supreme Court calls for an equal division of domestic duties between men and women, highlighting the need for better gender representation in the judiciary and other professional fields.
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