Woman Arrested for Killing Husband to Reunite with Lover
Shruti Mahapatra
In a shocking case from Yeshwanthpur, a woman was arrested for killing her husband to reunite with her lover. The police uncovered her lies after careful investigation, revealing a tragic…
Educated Wives Cannot Be Denied Maintenance, Rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that a wife’s education cannot be grounds to deny her maintenance. Justice Bhardwaj emphasized the law’s purpose to prevent destitution and upheld the…
Woman Arrested for Extortion Attempt on Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde
Renu Sharma, accused of trying to extort ₹10 crore from Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde, has been arrested. Police say she threatened to file a rape complaint to defame the minister.
Kerala HC Quashes POCSO Case Filed by Wife Against Husband, Cites Misuse of Law
The Kerala High Court recently quashed a POCSO case filed by a wife against her husband, emphasizing the misuse of the Act for personal vendetta. The court highlighted the lack…
Justice B.N. Srikrishna Advocates Anonymity for Rape Accused to Prevent Misuse of Laws
Retired Justice B.N. Srikrishna calls for anonymity for the accused in rape cases, highlighting the misuse of laws and the need for fairness in handling such allegations.
Wife Can Receive Maintenance Even After Restitution Order: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if a restitution of conjugal rights decree favors the husband. Read the full case…
Italian Court Ends Automatic Use of Father’s Surname for Babies
The Italian Constitutional Court ruled against automatically giving babies their father’s surname, marking a historic move toward gender equality in family law.
False Complaint Can Be Considered Matrimonial Cruelty, Rules Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a single false complaint is enough to constitute matrimonial cruelty, granting divorce and directing ₹20 lakh as alimony.
Man Accused of Raping Wife Dies by Suicide Over In-Laws’ ₹15 Lakh Demand
A 21-year-old man accused of raping his wife died by suicide after financial demands from his in-laws allegedly pushed him into distress. This tragic incident occurred in Faridabad.
Delhi High Court: Occasional Acts of Adultery Don’t Deny Wife Maintenance
The Delhi High Court ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance, reaffirming the protective nature of India’s maintenance laws.