Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR, Highlights Misuse of Section 376 IPC
Shruti Mahapatra
The Delhi High Court recently quashed a rape FIR against a man, highlighting the misuse of Section 376 IPC. The court ruled that the case was an example of how…
Gujarat High Court Orders Wife to Pay ₹10,000 to Husband Over Sub-Caste Dispute
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a woman to pay ₹10,000 to her husband after she left him due to sub-caste differences, highlighting the negative impact of caste biases on…
Elderly Couple in Haridwar Demands Grandchild or ₹5 Crore Compensation from Son and Daughter-in-Law
An elderly couple in Haridwar has filed a court case demanding either a grandchild within a year or ₹5 crore in compensation from their son and daughter-in-law due to financial…
Man Brutally Assaulted by Wife and In-Laws Over Argument in Shocking Incident
A man in Thana, Lakhanmajra, was brutally assaulted by his wife and in-laws following an argument, suffering severe injuries and requiring hospitalization.
Wife Entitled to Maintenance After Leaving Marital Home Due to Ill-Treatment: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife leaving her marital home due to ill-treatment is entitled to maintenance, rejecting the husband's claim that she moved out with mutual consent.
Karnataka High Court Orders Husband to Pay Wife Rs 25,000 for Divorce Litigation Expenses
The Karnataka High Court directed a husband to pay Rs 25,000 to his wife as legal fees for a divorce case, ensuring she can contest the proceedings effectively.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail in Case Involving Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused in a minor sexual abuse case, citing that certain actions do not prima facie qualify as "unnatural offences" under the law.
Title: “Husband and Wife Are Pillars of Family, House Falls If One Weakens”: Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce in Wife’s Favor
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court's decision to grant divorce to a wife citing mental cruelty by her husband. The court emphasized that a husband and wife are…
Can Courts Direct Husbands to Submit Salary Slips in Maintenance Cases? MP High Court Answers
The Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified that directing a husband to submit his salary slip in a maintenance case is not a violation of privacy or constitutional rights. It helps…
Criminal Cases Can Be Quashed If No Societal Interest Is Involved: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court reiterated that non-compoundable criminal cases may be quashed if the dispute is settled and no societal interest is involved, citing Supreme Court precedents.