MP High Court Asks Centre to Lower Age of Consent to 16
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has urged the central government to reduce the age of sexual consent from 18 to 16, citing the injustice faced by adolescent boys under the current law.
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Woman Robs Boyfriend and Leaves Him Naked on Shahapur Highway
In a shocking incident, a woman and her accomplices looted her boyfriend, assaulted him, and left him naked on Shahapur highway. The accused have been booked under several IPC sections.
Karnataka High Court: Wife Can Only Seek Supportive Maintenance from Estranged Husband
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot solely rely on her estranged husband for full maintenance and must make efforts to support herself. The court upheld the reduction of her maintenance and compensation amounts.
Madras High Court: Wife Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Despite Invalid Marriage
The Madras High Court ruled that a wife and her child are entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even if the marriage is invalid. Justice K Murali Shankar emphasized the importance of support despite the legal status of marriage.
Hyderabad Man Ends Life Due to Harassment by Wife and In-Laws
In Hyderabad, a man ended his life after enduring harassment from his wife and in-laws. This tragic incident highlights the need for addressing domestic conflicts and supporting mental health.
Bombay High Court Upholds Section 498A IPC as Non-Compoundable Offence
The Bombay High Court declines to mandate Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code as a compoundable offence, stating legislative constraints and concerns for women’s welfare. Discover the implications of this decision and its impact on legal proceedings.
Unusual Case: Wife Sends Husband to Jail Seven Times and Bails Him Out Later
A woman from Gujarat has sent her husband to jail seven times over domestic disputes, mainly concerning financial problems. Learn about this unusual case and its impact on the couple’s relationship.
Understanding Legal Distinctions: Breach of Promise vs False Promise of Marriag
The MP High Court highlights the legal disparity between breach of promise and false promise of marriage, as it quashes criminal proceedings against a man accused of the latter.
Karnataka High Court: Alimony Ensures Financial Security, Not Punishment
The Karnataka High Court emphasized that the primary objective of alimony is to ensure the dependent spouse’s financial stability and not to punish the other spouse. The court dismissed a petition challenging a maintenance order.
Karnataka High Court Dissolves Marriage Due to Wife’s Cruelty Over Husband’s Dark Complexion
The Karnataka High Court dissolved a marriage on grounds of cruelty after the wife insulted her husband over his dark complexion, moved away from him, and made false allegations of illicit relationships, highlighting serious issues of discrimination and mental cruelty in marital relationships.