The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a wife calling her husband “Hijda” (transgender) is an act of mental cruelty, upholding the family court’s decision to dissolve their marriage due to irreparable breakdown.
The Rajasthan High Court acquitted a man of attempted rape but convicted him for outraging the modesty of a minor. The court ruled that his actions did not amount to an attempt to rape but were still punishable under Section 354 of the IPC.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a man must either pay maintenance for his children or undergo a DNA test to prove his claim of not being their father. The court stressed the importance of children’s rights in paternity cases.
The Gauhati High Court ruled that if a husband is healthy and capable of earning, he is legally bound to support his wife. The court dismissed claims of lack of employment as invalid excuses to evade maintenance payments.
A Kerala woman has retracted her dowry abuse claims against her husband in a new video, stating that her original accusations were made under pressure. Meanwhile, her family has filed a missing person complaint, adding another layer of concern to the case.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, highlighting that in cases of consensual relationships, both the complainant and the accused must share the responsibility of proof. The court ruled that the accusations of rape could not be substantiated.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a 71-year-old man convicted of a 1981 murder, citing lack of concrete evidence and inconsistencies in witness and medical reports. Three other convicts in the case had already passed away during the appeal process.
The Calcutta High Court has refused to discharge a man accused of rape, despite a DNA report showing he is not the biological father of the child. The court highlighted that DNA evidence is only corroborative and cannot conclusively prove or disprove rape.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a man’s divorce after his wife refused to live with his elderly mother and sister-in-law with mental health issues. The court ruled that her actions amounted to cruelty and granted the husband interim alimony, allowing the wife to claim permanent alimony later.
The Gujarat High Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to choose her path, stating that as an adult, she can make her own decisions. The ruling followed a petition filed by her live-in partner seeking her custody.
