DNA Evidence Clears Man Accused of Rape After 17 Months in Jail
Shruti Mahapatra
A Mumbai man, accused of raping and impregnating a deaf and mute teenager, was granted bail after spending 17 months in jail. DNA evidence proved he was not the father…
Vishnu Tiwari’s Story: Life After 20 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment
Vishnu Tiwari, falsely convicted of rape and under the SC/ST Act, spent 20 years in jail before being acquitted in 2021. His story highlights systemic failures in justice and his…
Supreme Court Allows Brother-in-Law Accused in 498A Case to Travel Abroad
The Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be denied the right to travel abroad simply because they are accused in a 498A IPC complaint. The judgment protects personal liberty…
Karnataka HC Verdict on Marital Rape Sparks Mixed Reactions Amid Ongoing Delhi HC Case
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a man cannot avoid trial for rape because the victim is his wife, sparking debates on equality, potential misuse, and the need for legal…
Youth and Father Die in Tragic Events Following Domestic Violence Case
A youth and his father tragically died by suicide in Kerala after a domestic violence complaint by the youth’s wife. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of unresolved family conflicts.
Allahabad HC on Mediation Abuse: Wife’s Parents Seeking Money, Not Settlement
The Allahabad High Court criticized the misuse of mediation in matrimonial disputes, where the wife’s parents prioritized collecting the husband's deposit over resolving conflicts. The Court issued guidelines to prevent…
Bigamy Under Section 494 IPC: Applicable Only to Husband, Not Second Wife, Says Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court ruled that bigamy under Section 494 IPC applies only to the husband remarrying during a valid marriage. The second wife cannot be held liable under this…
Refusing Divorce in a Failed Marriage is Cruelty: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has ruled that refusing divorce in a failed marriage can amount to mental cruelty. The judgment stresses that irreconcilable differences and emotional distress justify legal separation.
Husband Jailed Under Section 498A IPC for Extramarital Affair: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair causing severe mental trauma to his wife qualifies as mental cruelty under Section 498A IPC. This decision underscores the…
Andhra High Court: Wife Cannot Claim Husband’s Self-Acquired Property for Maintenance
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife cannot claim her husband’s self-acquired property for unpaid maintenance without proof of negligence. The case underscores the importance of evidence in…