The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a dowry harassment complaint filed by a woman after receiving a divorce notice. The court ruled that such complaints are invalid if filed after divorce proceedings have started.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a cheating complaint filed by a married woman against a man who allegedly broke a promise to marry her. The court ruled that since the woman was already married, she could not claim cheating based on a broken marriage promise.
A Karnataka woman and her relatives have been arrested for extorting Rs 21 lakh, a gold chain, a laptop, and an iPhone from her ex-boyfriend after their breakup. The incident occurred near Nandi Hills and involved physical assault and threats.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recommended lowering the age of sexual consent from 18 to 16, criticizing the current laws for causing injustice to adolescent boys. The court highlighted issues arising from societal changes and early puberty due to social media exposure.
In Gujarat, a woman named Sonu has astonishingly sent her husband, Premchand Mali, to jail seven times due to ongoing domestic disputes. Each time, Sonu arranged for his bail, reflecting a cycle of legal and financial issues in their relationship.
The Orissa High Court recently acquitted a man accused of rape, stating that the victim’s lack of resistance suggested consent. The court’s decision emphasizes that for an act to be deemed rape, there must be clear evidence of resistance and force.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage is not valid without the ‘saptapadi’ ceremony. The court quashed a bigamy complaint against a wife, stating that the lack of essential marriage rituals invalidates the marriage.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a spouse who can earn but chooses to stay unemployed should not place the burden of maintenance on their partner. The court reduced the maintenance amount from ₹30,000 to ₹21,000 and set provisions for future adjustments.
The Delhi High Court has granted a divorce to a man, ruling that his wife, influenced by her parents, inflicted cruelty on him. The court noted a 13-year separation and false complaints, deeming these actions as mental cruelty.
A Delhi court has refused to grant maintenance to Shiny Verma Bakshi, an MBA graduate, citing her qualifications and ability to find employment. The court emphasized that maintenance is not an absolute right and highlighted her capacity to support herself.
