The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that a daughter’s right to family property remains intact even if she received dowry at marriage. Read the full details of this landmark case.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court overturned the dowry death conviction of a mother and son, stating that comments on household work do not constitute cruelty under Section 304B IPC.
Maharashtra mother, Nashik, infant daughter, shocking crime, arrested, resemblance to husband, Gangapur Shivar, police investigation, CCTV footage, confession
The Gauhati High Court convicted lawyer Utpal Goswami for contempt after he demeaned a woman judge, comparing her to the mythical demon ‘Bhasmasur’. The court emphasized the importance of respecting judicial officers.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested for falsely accusing two Gurugram men of rape and extorting Rs 2 lakh. She retracted her statement during court proceedings, leading to her arrest and charges of extortion.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband must pay maintenance to his wife, even if he is a professional beggar, underscoring his moral and legal responsibilities.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that neglecting a child’s treatment does not fall under cruelty as per Section 498-A of the IPC, dismissing a case filed by a wife against her husband and in-laws.
The Supreme Court recently acquitted a man convicted of his wife’s murder 22 years ago. The court ruled that the conviction was based on suspicion, not concrete evidence, highlighting the importance of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Chennai for killing her former lover, dismembering his body, and dumping the pieces in Kovalam. Police investigations continue as more details emerge.
A 38-year-old man from Puna has asked the court to charge his wife with rape, claiming she deceived him about her marital status. The court has accepted his appeal to file a case against her and her parents.
