Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh has stepped down from his role amid sexual harassment allegations made by a junior athletics coach. Singh has denied the claims, calling them an attempt to ruin his reputation.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife can seek maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even after receiving alimony, if she is unable to support herself or her children. The court upheld a monthly maintenance award of Rs. 15,000.
A 20-year-old unmarried woman in Delhi has been charged with murder after allegedly throwing her newborn baby from a washroom window out of fear of social stigma. The police are investigating the tragic incident.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a petition challenging the marital rape exception under Indian law. The petitioner, Ruth Manorama, argues that this exception violates fundamental constitutional rights, particularly affecting Dalit women.
In the ongoing Air India urination case, Shankar Mishra’s lawyer claims the victim urinated on herself due to incontinence. The court has called for further investigation into the seating arrangement to clarify the situation.
A woman in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for killing her husband with the help of her lover and friend. The trio buried the victim’s body under a septic tank, leading to a shocking discovery by police.
In a tragic turn of events in Kerala, a man took his own life while his partner backed out at the last minute. The couple had planned to die together in a hotel, but the woman changed her mind, leading to a distressing scene.
A grandfather in Pune attempted suicide by jumping from a building after his daughter-in-law refused to let him meet his grandson. The incident, which occurred in 2018, led to a police case being filed four years later.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a husband convicted of murdering his wife cannot claim ownership of dowry items given at the time of marriage. The court emphasized that dowry belongs to the wife’s family, citing the Dowry Prohibition Act.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted custody of a 12-year-old girl to her mother, citing the need for maternal care during the biological changes girls face between ages 10-15. The father’s request for custody was denied despite being the natural guardian.
