In a shocking crime in Delhi, a 48-year-old woman killed her elderly mother-in-law using a frying pan and pressure cooker. The brutal act was caught on CCTV, revealing the disturbing details behind the murder.
The Supreme Court sent a sessions judge to the judicial academy for denying bail without proper reason, despite earlier guidelines. The court stressed that bail should not be denied routinely, especially when custody is not required.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife who lives apart from her husband without a valid reason is not entitled to maintenance under Section 125(4) of the CrPC. The court set aside a family court order granting maintenance and asked for a fresh hearing.
A Bengaluru-based tech couple seeking mutual divorce was initially encouraged by the Supreme Court to reconsider their marriage. However, after a settlement was reached, the Court granted divorce under mutual consent and quashed all pending legal cases.
The Delhi High Court has raised concerns about false rape charges being added in matrimonial disputes, only to be later settled. The Court stressed that such misuse of legal provisions against husbands and their families must stop.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested in Chhattisgarh for throwing acid on her ex-boyfriend during his wedding. The attack left the groom, bride, and 10 guests with minor burns. Police found that the woman disguised herself as a man to carry out the act.
A 34-year-old IT professional working with TCS died by suicide after jumping from a high-rise in Newtown, West Bengal. He was reportedly suffering from depression after his father’s death. Police are investigating the incident.
An Ahmedabad court has ruled that rape charges cannot be used to compel a man to marry. The court acquitted Bhavesh Patel, accused of rape on a false promise of marriage, highlighting that a relationship with a still-married woman could not be treated as cheating.
Guwahati-based doctors Dr. Sangeeta Dutta and Dr. Waliul Islam have been detained for allegedly assaulting their minor daughter. The case came to light after a concerned neighbor alerted the police. Child rights activists are closely monitoring the situation.
The Bombay High Court ruled that condoning serious misconduct by a woman Sarpanch under the pretext of women empowerment weakens democratic values. The Court upheld her removal, emphasizing that true empowerment requires accountability.
