A 21-year-old student in Delhi died by suicide in 2016 after alleged police harassment related to a robbery case. His family says he was threatened and tortured by officers. An investigation is ongoing.
The Calcutta High Court ordered a woman to pay ₹1 lakh in damages to her husband for falsely accusing him of planning a second marriage in a public newspaper, causing emotional harm.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a rape accused, stating that the victim “invited trouble” by going to his house after drinking alcohol. The court emphasized the victim’s understanding of the significance of her actions.
Bombay High Court quashes a case where a woman alleged being bitten by her sister-in-law. The court ruled that human teeth are not a dangerous weapon, referencing a 2004 Supreme Court ruling.
Patna High Court denied a husband’s request for divorce after 18 years of separation, ruling that schizophrenia alone cannot justify the end of marriage. The husband’s allegations lacked sufficient medical evidence to prove cruelty or desertion.
The Delhi High Court rejected a man’s plea to investigate his wife’s family’s finances after he claimed they gave him ₹2 crore dowry. The court found the issue to be part of a matrimonial dispute, not a matter for the Income Tax Department.
The Kerala High Court granted bail to a man accused of sexual harassment and stated that police can take action against women who make false sexual assault claims. The Court emphasized fair investigation of both the complainant and the accused.
The Allahabad High Court has directed a CBI probe against a woman and her lawyer for repeatedly filing false rape and criminal cases to extort money from multiple men. The Court also granted protection from arrest to the petitioners.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s vulgar chats with other men can amount to mental cruelty, upholding a family court’s decision to grant her husband a divorce.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing a minor girl’s breasts or snapping her pyjama string does not count as an attempt to rape, but it qualifies as aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act.
