Karnataka High Court Upholds Rape Charges Against Husband
Shruti Mahapatra
The Karnataka High Court upheld rape charges against a husband, rejecting the claim that marital rape is exempt under IPC. The Court called the marital rape exception regressive and stressed…
Government Initiates Amendments to IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act
The Indian government has started amending the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act to modernize the justice system. The initiative involves consultations with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and people-centric legal reforms.
Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce Over False Accusations of Extra-Marital Affair
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree, citing mental cruelty caused by false allegations of an extra-marital affair. The wife’s appeal was dismissed due to lack of evidence, highlighting…
Kerala to Introduce Mandatory Divorce Registration
Kerala will be the first state in India to make divorce registration mandatory. This move aims to protect divorcees and ensure the welfare of children involved, setting a benchmark for…
Kerala High Court: Secret Phone Calls by Wife Can Be Matrimonial Cruelty
The Kerala High Court ruled that frequent secret phone calls by a wife to another man, ignoring her husband’s warnings, amount to matrimonial cruelty. The judgment highlights the impact of…
Supreme Court Highlights Misuse of Section 498A in Matrimonial Disputes
The Supreme Court criticized the misuse of Section 498A IPC, stating that general allegations in matrimonial disputes can lead to legal abuse. The judgment highlights the need for responsible application…
Punjab and Haryana High Court Criticizes False Claims in Maintenance Plea
The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized a woman for concealing her job details and income in a maintenance plea. The Court stressed that honest disclosure is vital to ensure…
Punjab High Court Rules Widow Eligible for Family Pension Despite Murder Conviction
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court declared that a widow remains eligible for a family pension even after being convicted of murder, emphasizing the welfare nature…
Shocking Incident in Tripura: Woman Beheads Husband in Khowai District
A 40-year-old woman from Tripura’s Khowai district was arrested for a gruesome act: beheading her husband, packing his head in a bag, and hanging it from the ceiling. Police are…
Rohtak Police to Track Women Filing False Rape Complaints to Prevent Extortion
Rohtak police have decided to track and identify women who lodge false rape complaints and later use them for blackmail. The initiative aims to prevent honeytrapping and extortion through false…