The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed a trial court to ask the prosecutrix in a false rape case to refund the state compensation. The court granted bail to the accused after the prosecutrix admitted to filing a false report.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a father must provide for his child, regardless of the mother’s earnings. The court overturned a family court’s decision that denied maintenance to a daughter based on her mother’s income.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings in a dowry harassment case, providing relief to Mohammed Shameer and his bedridden 80-year-old grandmother. The court found the allegations against them to be vague and unsupported by evidence.
In a rare case from Alwar, Rajasthan, a man has filed a domestic violence complaint against his wife. The court has ordered a police investigation and security measures for the husband.
Journalist Bharathy Singaravel faced discrimination in Chennai when she was denied a house because a fellow tenant was uncomfortable living next to a single woman. Her story has sparked a conversation about housing biases.
In Baksa, Assam, a man named Jyotish Das was brutally beaten for taking a selfie with his female colleague. The incident, involving members of the All Bodo Students Union, led to legal action.
The Gauhati High Court declared that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to pay maintenance by signing an agreement with his wife. Discover the court’s decision and its implications for maintenance rights under Section 125 CrPC.
In the unusual “Maggi Case,” a couple divorced after the husband complained that his wife only cooked instant noodles for every meal. Judge ML Raghunath shares insights on rising divorce rates and common reasons behind them.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested for filing a false rape complaint against two men in Gurugram and extorting Rs 2 lakh from them. Discover the details of the case and the legal actions taken.
The Supreme Court sentenced a woman and her second husband to six months in jail for bigamy, with an alternate prison time arrangement to ensure their child’s welfare. Discover the court’s rationale and unique sentencing.
