Divorce Without Alimony Due to Wife’s Refusal to Follow Court Orders
Shruti Mahapatra
In a recent case in Pune, a man was granted a divorce without alimony after his wife repeatedly ignored court orders to live together for a month. The court ruled…
Women Can Be Granted Bail for Non-Bailable Offenses: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that women accused of non-bailable offenses, like murder, can be granted bail under Section 437 of the CrPC. This decision emphasizes statutory rights and…
Supreme Court: Women Cannot Be Evicted from Their Home Due to Personal Dislike
The Supreme Court ruled that a woman has the right to live in her home, whether it’s her in-laws’ or parents’ house. It condemned the practice of evicting women over…
False Rape Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Refund of Compensation
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that compensation paid to a woman in a false rape case must be refunded. The court observed that false allegations waste resources and burden…
Karnataka High Court Quashes Dowry Case, Offers Relief to Man and Bedridden Grandmother
In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a dowry harassment case against Mohammed Shameer and his family, highlighting the misuse of legal provisions, especially against an 80-year-old bedridden…
Father Must Provide for Child Despite Mother’s Income: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a father cannot avoid his responsibility to provide for his child, even if the mother is working and earning. The court overturned a family…
Rajasthan Man Files Domestic Violence Complaint Against Wife
In a rare domestic violence case in Rajasthan, a husband accused his wife of physical abuse. Supported by CCTV footage, the man sought police protection, and the court has ordered…
Chennai Journalist Denied Rental Due to Bias Against Single Women
Journalist Bharathy Singaravel shared her experience of being denied a rental house in Chennai. The reason? A bachelor tenant objected to living next to a single woman. Her story sheds…
Assam Teacher Beaten for Taking Selfie with Female Assistant, Rescued by Mother
In Assam's Baksa district, a computer teacher was brutally beaten for taking a selfie with his female assistant. The victim’s mother intervened, and an FIR was lodged against the attackers.
Rajasthan High Court Commutes Death Sentence, Orders Fresh Probe in 7-Year-Old’s Case
The Rajasthan High Court commuted the death penalty of a man falsely implicated in the rape and murder of a 7-year-old. The court cited circumstantial evidence and DNA mismatches as…