The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that even a husband who is a professional beggar must pay maintenance to his wife if she is unable to support herself, upholding the legal and moral responsibility of spousal support.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that neglecting a child’s treatment does not qualify as cruelty under Section 498-A IPC. The court quashed a criminal case filed by a wife against her husband and in-laws, citing the limitation period under Section 468 Cr.P.C.
The Supreme Court acquitted a man convicted of murdering his wife 22 years ago, stating that suspicion alone cannot serve as the basis for guilt. The court emphasized the importance of proven evidence and overturned the life sentence.
A bride in Telangana cancelled her wedding at the last minute after demanding more dowry from the groom’s family. The families resolved the issue without legal action, and the wedding was called off.
The Karnataka High Court granted child custody to a father, citing the mother’s neglect due to her illicit relationship. The court emphasized that the child’s welfare should always be the priority in custody cases.
The Karnataka High Court declared a marriage null and void after the husband proved that his wife misrepresented her age and concealed important health issues at the time of their marriage.
The Goa High Court has ruled that a daughter’s right to family property is not nullified by receiving dowry at marriage. The court quashed a property transfer deed that excluded the daughter without her consent.
In a shocking case from Nashik, Maharashtra, a woman killed her 3-month-old daughter because she was upset by remarks about the baby’s resemblance to her husband. The mother has been arrested and confessed to the crime.
In a shocking case from Telangana, an engineering student brutally murdered and beheaded his friend as revenge for harassing his girlfriend. The accused later surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed an FIR against a man accused of gang rape after it was proven he was out of India during the alleged incident. The court condemned the misuse of legal processes in this false accusation.
