The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused bail to a disabled man accused of rape after he backed out of marrying the woman due to caste differences. The court said that caste bias still affecting decisions in the 21st century is deeply concerning.
A district judge from Bihar has approached the Supreme Court claiming he was suspended for delivering judgments too quickly. The judge, S.K. Rai, says he completed two POCSO trials within days and now faces disciplinary action.
A Hyderabad fireman died by suicide after facing severe harassment from online loan app agents. His body was found on a railway track. The agents reportedly sent abusive messages to his contacts and defamed him over loan repayment issues.
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man accused of murder, ruling that suspicion alone is not enough to convict someone without solid proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a plea to dismiss a POCSO case against a kindergarten teacher accused of removing a child’s pants and locking her in dark rooms as punishment.
A woman in Thailand is making headlines for hiring mistresses to care for her husband due to her health issues. She’s offering a monthly salary, free food, and accommodation.
A Mumbai court rejected a dentist wife’s request for ₹1 lakh monthly maintenance from her husband, stating she can work. However, the husband must pay ₹20,000 per month for their children.
A 42-year-old Mumbai woman allegedly posted intimate photos of her ex-boyfriend on his daughter’s school website. The court denied her bail, citing the trauma caused to the child.
A female professor at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, resigned after being accused of sharing inappropriate Instagram photos. She claimed her private account was compromised and filed a police complaint.
The Bombay High Court ruled that under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, a financially dependent ex-husband can claim maintenance from his ex-wife after divorce.
