Madras HC: Lack of Domestic Violence Law for Men is Unfortunate
Shruti Mahapatra
The Madras High Court reinstated a suspended officer who suffered cruelty and desertion by his wife, noting the unfortunate absence of domestic violence laws for men.
Allahabad HC: Magistrate Cannot Issue Arrest Warrant for Non-Payment of Maintenance Without Fine
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Magistrate cannot issue an arrest warrant for non-payment of maintenance without first imposing a fine, ensuring compliance with Section 421 of CrPC.
MP High Court: Live-In Relationships Increase Sexual Offences
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has noted that live-in relationships are leading to a rise in sexual offences, citing this while rejecting a bail plea for a man accused of…
HC Overturns Family Court Decision, Grants Divorce to Couple Separated After Two Days
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted a mutual consent divorce to a couple who separated two days after their marriage, overturning the family court's decision.
498A/ Domestic Violence
Child Custody
Divorce
Dowry
Rape Case
Sexual harassment/ Molestation
The issues faced by Indian Man in our society
Ex-Chief Justice Advocates for Anonymity of Rape Accused Amid Rising Misuse of Laws
Former Supreme Court Justice B.N. Srikrishna discusses the misuse of rape laws and calls for the anonymity of the accused to ensure fairness and prevent undue harm.
Allahabad HC: Wife Can Receive Maintenance Even If Ordered to Restore Marital Relationship
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife can be granted maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. even if there is a decree for restitution of conjugal rights against her, emphasizing…
False Complaints Can Constitute Matrimonial Cruelty: Punjab and Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that even one false complaint can amount to matrimonial cruelty, reversing a 2013 family court decision. The court granted the husband a divorce…
498A/ Domestic Violence
Rape Case
Sexual harassment/ Molestation
The issues faced by Indian Man in our society
Man Accused of Raping Wife Commits Suicide Due to In-Laws’ Rs 15 Lakh Demand
A 21-year-old man accused of raping his wife jumped to his death from a Faridabad court building after his in-laws demanded Rs 15 lakh. The incident happened following the hearing…
Delhi High Court: Wife Can’t Be Denied Maintenance for Occasional Adultery
The Delhi High Court has ruled that occasional acts of adultery by a wife do not disqualify her from receiving maintenance after divorce, emphasizing that only repeated and cohabitating acts…
MP Police Gift Bike to Food Delivery Executive Cycling for Deliveries
In a heartwarming gesture, MP Police officers from Indore's Vijay Nagar police station gifted a motorcycle to a food delivery executive who was delivering food on a bicycle due to…