Allahabad HC: Hindu Marriage Invalid Without ‘Saat Pheras’
Shruti Mahapatra
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is invalid without the 'saat pheras' ceremony. This decision came while quashing a bigamy case against a woman due to the…
Youth Commits Suicide After Domestic Violence Complaint; Father Also Ends Life
In a tragic incident in Kerala, a young man committed suicide after his wife filed a domestic violence complaint. Following the news, his father also took his own life. This…
Allahabad HC Grants Father Visitation Rights to Meet His Son
The Allahabad High Court has granted a father visitation rights to meet his son living with his mother. This decision follows a Habeas Corpus petition and outlines specific visitation schedules…
Calcutta HC Advises Adolescents on Protecting Dignity and Self-Worth
The Calcutta High Court advises adolescents to protect their dignity and self-worth while controlling sexual urges. The court emphasizes the importance of sexual education and the need for commitment in…
Kerala High Court Rules Trivial Disputes Aren’t Dowry Harassment Under Section 498A IPC
The Kerala High Court has clarified that trivial marital disputes do not amount to dowry harassment or cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The court emphasized that a demand for dowry…
Senior Executive in Gurgaon Commits Suicide After Allegations of Harassment
A senior executive in Gurgaon committed suicide following humiliation from sexual harassment allegations. The police have launched an investigation, and an FIR has been registered against his colleagues and the…
Jharkhand HC: Not Providing Medical Aid to Wife for Dowry is Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
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…
Bombay High Court Upholds Rs 3 Crore Compensation to Wife Under Domestic Violence Act
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…
Madras High Court: Husband Can Be Jailed for Extramarital Affair Under Section 498A IPC
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…
Election Results 2024: BJP Seeks JD(U), TDP Support After Falling Short of Majority
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…