Indian man has human rights too
The Bombay High Court acquitted a man wrongfully convicted in a criminal breach of trust case, criticizing the police and judiciary for mishandling evidence and neglecting their responsibilities.
The Supreme Court acquitted a man in his wife's suicide case after 30 years, highlighting that mere harassment without criminal intent is not enough to convict under abetment of suicide…
The Bombay High Court annulled a marriage after the husband admitted to suffering from "relative impotency," rendering him unable to consummate the union with his wife.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a ₹3 crore compensation and ₹1.5 lakh monthly maintenance order for a wife under the Domestic Violence Act, highlighting the impact of domestic violence…
The Supreme Court ruled that a marriage certificate is not proof of a valid Hindu marriage if the necessary rituals, like saptapadi, have not been performed. The court declared the…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that unnatural sex between a husband and wife in a valid marriage is not an offence under Section 377 IPC, regardless of consent, citing…
The Delhi High Court acquitted four men accused of abduction and gang-rape in 2018, citing flaws in the investigation and lack of strong evidence from the victim and prosecution.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that Family Courts must use guesswork to assess a husband's income in the unorganized sector when deciding maintenance pleas, as income is often difficult to…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a woman in a long-term live-in relationship is entitled to receive maintenance after separation, even if they were not legally married.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a working woman to pay ₹10,000 in monthly maintenance to her unemployed, ill ex-husband. The court emphasized that both men and women are equally…
Shruti Mahapatra