The Bombay High Court has acquitted a Palghar man of cheating charges after 25 years, ruling that refusal to marry after a long-term sexual relationship does not qualify as cheating under Section 417 IPC.
A Delhi district court has ruled that a woman should seek employment instead of depending on alimony from her estranged husband. The decision underscores the importance of financial independence in divorce cases.
The Karnataka High Court has determined that private medical records, such as abortion reports, cannot be used to prove adultery. This decision highlights the importance of maintaining doctor-patient confidentiality and respecting personal privacy.
In the Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam (2009) case, the court ruled that petty quarrels do not amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The court emphasized that cruelty must be severe and ongoing to be legally recognized.
An Indore court has ruled that a husband must pay his wife Rs 25 lakh and Rs 15,000 per month for failing to meet her basic needs. This decision highlights the legal recognition of economic domestic violence and the wife’s right to financial support.
A Mumbai girl falsely accused her brother of rape after he scolded her for meeting her boyfriend. He spent two years in jail before a special court cleared all charges. The girl admitted to lying about the assault.
The Orissa High Court has reduced the monthly maintenance amount for Tapaswini Dash from ₹17,000 to ₹10,000. This decision follows a prolonged legal battle involving her husband, Dr. Sumit Sahu, and a series of disputes and allegations.
Starting March 8, 2022, female police personnel in Maharashtra will have their duty hours reduced to 8 hours per day, according to a directive from the DGP. Male staff will continue with 14-hour shifts.
A Delhi court has ruled that an unemployed husband can still be required to pay maintenance to his wife. The court affirmed that losing a job does not relieve a husband of his duty to support his spouse, highlighting that he should still contribute financially.
Following a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian students stranded in Kharkiv have been safely evacuated. The Russian government assisted in transporting the students to Ukraine’s western border by train.
