The Kerala High Court has clarified that Muslim marriages under personal law are not excluded from the POCSO Act, emphasizing that sexual relations with a minor, even within marriage, are illegal.
A shocking incident in Jalandhar, Punjab, involved four women allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a factory worker overnight. The victim has not yet filed a formal complaint, but police are prepared to investigate.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that marrying another woman without the first wife’s consent amounts to cruelty under IPC Section 498-A, highlighting the severe mental trauma and injury this can cause.
In Baruipur, near Kolkata, a shocking murder case has surfaced where a wife and her son allegedly killed the husband, dismembered his body, and disposed of the parts. Police have arrested the suspects following a detailed investigation.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that casual mentions of family members in 498A dowry cases do not justify legal action without proof of their active involvement. Discover the details of this significant judgment.
In a shocking crime, a Delhi woman and her son murdered her husband, chopped his body into 22 pieces, stored them in a fridge, and disposed of them across the city. Discover the chilling details uncovered by the police.
New shocking details have emerged in the Anjan Das murder case in Delhi. The crime branch reveals how a mother-son duo planned and executed the gruesome murder, leading to a horrifying discovery of mutilated body parts.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a case under Section 498A IPC cannot be quashed simply because the marriage is deemed invalid. The court highlighted the importance of protecting women from harassment and unfair treatment.
The Supreme Court ruled that a candidate cannot be denied a job appointment solely for being tried under Section 498A IPC, particularly if acquitted. The court ordered the appointment of the candidate within four weeks.
In an unusual event in Maharashtra, a man married twin sisters from Mumbai in a single ceremony. The groom now faces a non-cognizable offence under Section 494 IPC as the investigation continues.
