Man Booked After Backing Out of Suicide Pact with Lover in Prayagraj
Shruti Mahapatra
A woman in Prayagraj filed a case against her lover after he backed out of their suicide pact. She jumped into the Yamuna river while he stayed back. Police have…
Karnataka High Court Quashes False Dowry Case Filed by Daughter-in-Law
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a false dowry complaint by a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law amounted to abuse of the legal process and dismissed the case.
Merchant Navy Officer Acquitted in Rape Case Over Promise of Marriage
A Mumbai sessions court acquitted a 31-year-old merchant navy officer accused of rape, stating that no explicit promise of marriage was made to his former girlfriend before they had a…
Father Cannot Refuse Maintenance Based on Daughter’s Glamorous Social Media Posts: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court stated that glossy pictures on social media do not prove financial stability. A father must still pay maintenance to his adult daughter if there is no…
Delhi Mother Booked for Tying 5-Year-Old Daughter on Rooftop in Extreme Heat
A Delhi woman was booked for tying her 5-year-old daughter on a rooftop in the blazing sun to punish her for not finishing her homework. The shocking incident sparked public…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes 18-Year-Old Rape Case Filed by Second Wife
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a rape case filed after 18 years by a man's second wife, stating that it was a false complaint made to pressurize him…
Allahabad High Court Introduces 2-Month Cooling-Off Period in 498A Cases to Prevent Misuse
The Allahabad High Court has introduced a two-month "cooling-off period" after filing FIRs under Section 498A IPC, aiming to stop misuse and ensure fair investigation through Family Welfare Committees.
Karnataka High Court: Husband and Family Must Return Stridhan After Annulment of Marriage
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a woman’s Stridhan must be returned even if the marriage is annulled, and any failure to do so amounts to criminal breach of…
Woman Kills Infant Daughter and Toddler Son for Crying, Burns Their Bodies in Maharashtra
In a shocking case from Nanded, Maharashtra, a woman allegedly killed her two young children for crying and later burnt their bodies with the help of her family members. Police…
Karnataka High Court: False Allegations of Impotency by Wife Is Mental Cruelty to Husband
The Karnataka High Court has said that if a wife makes false accusations of impotency against her husband without any proof, it amounts to mental cruelty and is valid grounds…