The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim rape simply because a long-term consensual relationship did not end in marriage. The court emphasized that not all failed relationships amount to rape under Indian law.
A 20-year-old Delhi University student was abducted from his home and beaten to death in Baghpat, UP, over an alleged love affair. The boy’s mother denies all allegations, as police arrest two suspects involved in the crime.
The Supreme Court sentenced a woman and her second husband to six months in jail for bigamy, noting the gravity of the offense. The Court allowed alternate prison terms to ensure one parent stays with their child, marking an unusual but compassionate sentencing decision.
The Allahabad High Court rejected a man’s request for a fresh DNA test to deny paternity of his daughter and avoid paying maintenance. The court emphasized the presumption of legitimacy for children born within marriage, criticizing the use of secret DNA tests.
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.
