The Bombay High Court ruled that domestic violence complaints cannot be filed in locations where the complainant is merely a visitor, citing concerns over potential misuse of the legal process.
A Ghaziabad man has accused his wife and her family of mixing menstrual blood in his food, claiming it caused health issues. A medical board is investigating the allegations as the case gains attention.
A family accuses their estranged daughter-in-law of forcibly re-entering their home after a ₹13 lakh settlement fell apart. The dispute includes claims of harassment, financial demands, and conflicting accusations from both sides.
The Madras High Court recently dismissed a case against a young man accused of hugging and kissing his teenage girlfriend, ruling that such natural expressions of affection cannot be considered a criminal offence under IPC Section 354-A(1)(i).
In a shocking incident in Hoshiarpur, a woman and her lover allegedly murdered her in-laws and set their bodies on fire. The crime was exposed during a police investigation, revealing an extramarital affair as the motive behind the brutal act.
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of dowry harassment by his wife, stating that “marriages are made in hell, not heaven.” The court ruled that arrest would not solve the issue.
From March 2022, female police officers in Mumbai will have their duty hours reduced to 8 hours, while male officers will continue with 14-hour shifts. The change aims to promote a better work-life balance for women in the force.
In a new ruling, the Orissa High Court reduced the monthly maintenance amount for Tapaswini Dash from Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 10,000 in her ongoing legal dispute with husband Dr. Sumit Sahu. The case has drawn widespread attention since 2020.
The Gauhati High Court granted bail to Rajkanya Baruah, involved in a major road accident in Guwahati that claimed a life and injured seven others. Despite the severity of the accident, the court found no risk of her influencing witnesses or disrupting the trial.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a married woman has the right to live with her lover if she chooses, dismissing her husband’s habeas corpus petition and affirming that no adult woman can be forced to stay in a relationship against her will.
