The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman who mistreats her elderly in-laws has no right to stay in their house. The court upheld the eviction and directed the provision of alternative accommodation under the Domestic Violence Act.
The Delhi High Court dissolved a marriage, stating that the wife’s false criminal complaint caused immense mental cruelty and agony to her husband. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated, leading to the husband’s plea for divorce being accepted.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a wife’s failure to report her missing husband or living with another man does not amount to criminal conspiracy under Section 120-B IPC, citing insufficient evidence to prove an agreement to commit a crime.
On International Women’s Day, CJI NV Ramana called for prioritizing women in panel advocate appointments. He stressed the need to address gender imbalance in the legal profession and enhance women’s visibility before the Bench.
The Calcutta High Court awarded custody of a 4-year-old girl to her biological father, overturning its earlier decision. The court prioritized the child’s welfare and highlighted the father’s financial stability and growing emotional bond with the child.
A Delhi court granted interim custody of two young children to their father, prioritizing their welfare over the mother’s personal choices. The court emphasized the importance of stable and nurturing parenting.
The Bombay High Court ruled that domestic violence complaints cannot be filed in locations where the complainant is merely a visitor, citing concerns over potential misuse of the legal process.
A Ghaziabad man has accused his wife and her family of mixing menstrual blood in his food, claiming it caused health issues. A medical board is investigating the allegations as the case gains attention.
A family accuses their estranged daughter-in-law of forcibly re-entering their home after a ₹13 lakh settlement fell apart. The dispute includes claims of harassment, financial demands, and conflicting accusations from both sides.
The Madras High Court recently dismissed a case against a young man accused of hugging and kissing his teenage girlfriend, ruling that such natural expressions of affection cannot be considered a criminal offence under IPC Section 354-A(1)(i).
