The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that failing to provide medical aid to a wife to enforce dowry demands constitutes cruelty under Section 498A IPC. This ruling underscores the severe legal consequences of dowry-related abuse.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a decision requiring a husband to pay Rs 3 crore in compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh monthly maintenance to his wife under the Domestic Violence Act. This ruling highlights the severe impact of domestic violence on the self-worth of victims.
The Madras High Court has ruled that husbands can be jailed under Section 498A IPC for extramarital affairs that cause serious domestic discord and mental cruelty to their wives. This landmark decision reinforces the legal consequences of infidelity in marriage.
The 2024 election results are out, with the BJP-led NDA falling short of a majority. BJP seeks support from JD(U) and TDP to form the government. Both NDA and INDIA bloc meet today to strategize.
The Delhi High Court’s recent observations on dowry deaths highlight a troubling reality: these tragedies are not solely about male dominance. Women often perpetuate hostility against each other, reinforcing harmful societal norms that view women as financial burdens.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that a husband’s constant comparison of his wife to other women amounts to cruelty and is valid grounds for divorce. The court emphasized that such behavior causes mental suffering that no wife should endure.
The Karnataka High Court’s ruling that a man cannot escape trial for raping his wife has sparked mixed reactions. Petitioners in a related Delhi High Court case weigh in on the implications for marital rape laws in India.
In Sultanpuri, Delhi, a woman bit off her husband’s ear during a heated argument, leading to surgery and an FIR. The incident highlights severe domestic discord and is currently under police investigation.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a wife’s refusal to live separately from her husband, without sufficient reason, does not constitute cruelty. This decision came as the court dismissed a husband’s appeal for divorce on these grounds.
The Bombay High Court ruled that continuous cruelty is required to prove an offense under Section 498A, quashing an FIR against elderly in-laws due to lack of evidence and arbitrary investigation.
