The Bombay High Court ruled that touching private parts and kissing do not amount to unnatural offences under IPC Section 377 and granted bail to an accused in a POCSO case.
The Rajasthan High Court has reduced the death penalty of a man wrongly convicted for the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl, ordering a fresh investigation after key evidence pointed to false implication.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a woman who falsely accused a man of rape must return the compensation paid by the state, emphasizing accountability in misuse of legal provisions.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a father must support his child financially, even if the mother is earning, reinforcing that parental responsibility cannot be avoided due to emotional reasons or financial excuses.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed dowry harassment charges against Mohammed Shameer and his bedridden 80-year-old grandmother, calling it a misuse of legal process due to lack of proper evidence.
Renu Sharma was arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly trying to extort ₹10 crore and other valuables from Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde by threatening to falsely accuse him of rape.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance just because she is well-educated, highlighting that support depends on multiple factors and not solely on qualifications.
Gujarat High Court directed a woman to pay ₹10,000 to her husband after she left him because of a sub-caste difference, calling the situation unfortunate and influenced by outdated beliefs.
An elderly couple from Haridwar has taken their son and daughter-in-law to court, demanding a grandchild within a year or ₹5 crore compensation for emotional and financial distress.
A man from Lakhanmajra, Haryana, was tied up and beaten by his wife and in-laws after a family argument. He suffered serious injuries and is currently hospitalized.
