The Bombay High Court has affirmed that women are entitled to maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. This ruling underscores the ongoing legal protections for women post-divorce.
The Delhi High Court has condemned virginity tests as sexist and unconstitutional, stating they violate women’s dignity and human rights. This landmark judgment highlights the need to uphold fundamental rights and eliminate discriminatory practices.
In Gurgaon, a couple named Kamaljeet and Manish were arrested for allegedly torturing and sexually harassing a 14-year-old maid. The girl, rescued from their home, had severe injuries and reported months of abuse.
The Madras High Court ordered the state to pay 3.5 lakhs to a man detained for 8 months after his acquittal. The court emphasized the need for better access to legal information for prisoners and directed the installation of KIOSK machines in prisons.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that women who facilitate rape can be prosecuted for gang rape under Section 376D of the IPC. This decision was made in a case involving a 15-year-old girl, where a woman was accused of facilitating the crime.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot prevent her husband from selling their flat if he offers similar alternative accommodation nearby. The court dismissed the wife’s petition, highlighting balanced rights for both parties.
Interpol issued a blue corner notice for Ronak Pandya, who fled to the UK in 2005, in a 16-year-old domestic violence and dowry demand case filed by his wife Rutva in Ahmedabad. The Gujarat High Court was informed of this development as efforts continue to bring Pandya to trial.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that unnatural sex with a legally wedded wife is not an offense, even without her consent, if she is over fifteen years old. This ruling came during the quashing of an FIR under Sections 377 and 506 of the IPC.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that unnatural sex with a legally wedded wife is not an offense, even without her consent, if she is over fifteen years old. This ruling came during the quashing of an FIR under Sections 377 and 506 of the IPC.
A woman and her host were arrested in Santacruz, Mumbai, for public indecency. Residents of the complex reported that the woman was roaming naked and performing obscene acts in the building’s common areas.
