A woman living in Noida was caught on video misbehaving with a security guard over a gate delay. She has been arrested, booked under multiple IPC sections, and sent to 14-day judicial custody.
The Bombay High Court stated that women, being a more vulnerable section of society, deserve greater protection and consideration in legal matters. It allowed a wife’s plea to transfer a case for her safety and convenience.
Odisha’s Habil Sindhu, wrongly jailed for 19 years for a triple murder, has been declared innocent and released. The high court found no proof against him after a detailed review.
A Chennai court granted ₹15 lakh compensation to a man who was wrongly accused of rape during his college years. A DNA test confirmed he was not the father of the woman’s child, and he was later acquitted.
The Supreme Court ruled that a wife earning a sufficient salary is not entitled to maintenance. However, the daughter was granted ₹30 lakh for her care and future expenses.
Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore businessman, was allegedly murdered by his wife Sonam during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police arrested five people, including Sonam’s alleged boyfriend, in the case.
A 25-year-old man from Sonipat, Haryana, died by suicide after allegedly being mentally harassed by his wife and her family. An FIR has been registered against the wife and her relatives.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband suggesting his wife to pursue higher education and find a job cannot be considered cruelty, especially when the couple had previously agreed on it.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a husband constantly comparing his wife to other women and insulting her for not meeting his expectations is mental cruelty and valid reason for divorce.
The Madras High Court ruled that if a husband’s presence at home disturbs the peace of the wife and children, he can be asked to leave, even if he doesn’t have alternative housing. Courts must prioritise safety and peace at home.
