Indian man has human rights too
In a disturbing incident in Faridabad, a 22-year-old boy was allegedly gang-raped by four men, including his friend, in an OYO hotel. The victim's family is demanding a proper investigation…
The Bombay High Court ruled that Section 498A of IPC, which deals with cruelty to wives, cannot be made a compoundable offense, emphasizing that this issue is for the legislature…
The Kerala High Court has ruled that live-in relationships are not legally recognized as marriages. Couples living together through an agreement cannot seek divorce under the Special Marriage Act if…
A court refused to grant maintenance to a 36-year-old woman earning more than her estranged husband. However, the court ordered the husband to pay child maintenance, despite his denial of…
The Delhi High Court raised concerns over the growing misuse of Section 498A in matrimonial disputes, where all relatives of the husband are often implicated. The Court granted relief to…
The Orissa High Court quashed a Section 498A case, acknowledging the frequent misuse of dowry harassment laws to pressure husbands' families and urging caution in distinguishing genuine cases from false…
The Karnataka High Court directed the police to ensure a mother hands over custody of her child to the father and ordered her employer to withhold her pay for failing…
The Kerala High Court clarified that live-in relationships are not recognized as marriages by law, and couples in such arrangements cannot seek divorce under the Special Marriage Act or personal…
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud urged a couple to settle their divorce by mutual consent, advising the woman to find a job and avoid a prolonged legal battle that would primarily…
The Kerala High Court emphasized that family courts must establish clear time frames for case disposal when a party requests timely resolution, ensuring swift justice in family disputes.
Shruti Mahapatra