The Karnataka High Court quashed a false dowry case filed against a mother-in-law, terming it an abuse of court procedures. The judgment highlights misuse of legal systems in dowry cases.
A Delhi court acquitted a man after six years in a false rape case, citing unreliable witness statements and evidence proving a consensual relationship between the accused and the woman.
A 41-year-old man spent seven years in jail in a POCSO case before being acquitted. The court ruled that the evidence was unreliable, citing inconsistent victim statements and possible mistaken identity.
A Delhi mother punished her 5-year-old daughter by tying her hands and legs and leaving her on a rooftop in scorching heat for not completing her homework. The police have filed a case against her under the Juvenile Justice Act.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed a rape case filed after 18 years by a ‘second wife,’ citing false allegations and an attempt to pressure the accused for financial benefits.
The Allahabad High Court introduced a two-month cooling-off period for FIRs under Section 498A to prevent misuse. Read how these safeguards protect families from false allegations.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a woman’s Stridhan must be returned even after a marriage is annulled. The court dismissed the ex-husband’s petition, affirming her legal rights.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that ₹2,500 monthly maintenance is too low for a middle-class woman to meet basic needs. The court increased the amount to ensure fair support.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife frequently visiting her parents without informing her husband amounts to cruelty and granted a divorce to a Nagpur-based husband.
A Jammu and Kashmir court fined a woman ₹10 lakh for misusing the Domestic Violence Act against her husband. The ruling highlights the consequences of legal misuse and the need for fairness in marital disputes.
