The Kerala High Court ruled that consensual sex without any false promise or misunderstanding is not rape. The Court dropped charges against a man after finding that the relationship was voluntary and not based on deceit.
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that a husband who is healthy and capable of earning is legally required to support his wife. The court dismissed claims of unemployment as excuses and upheld a maintenance order under Section 125 CrPC.
A Kerala woman who accused her husband of dowry abuse has now retracted her claims, saying she was pressured by her family and lawyer. Meanwhile, her family has reported her missing, raising concerns over her safety.
The Allahabad High Court upheld the acquittal of a man in a rape case, stating that both parties share the burden of proof. The court highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant’s claims and ruled that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence.
The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a 71-year-old man in a 1981 murder case, citing lack of conclusive evidence. The court observed major contradictions in witness statements and forensic reports, leading to his release.
The Allahabad High Court denied a man’s request for a DNA test to challenge his daughter’s paternity and avoid maintenance. The court emphasized that legitimacy is presumed in marriage and rejected his plea, stating that DNA tests should not be used to question paternity without strong proof.
The Telangana High Court ruled that damaging a spouse’s reputation or restricting their access to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can be considered cruelty. The court granted a husband’s divorce appeal, citing mental cruelty caused by false allegations and repeated legal cases.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that using words like ‘baby’ or ‘sweety’ does not always imply sexual harassment and cautioned against reverse bias in such cases.
The Bombay High Court quashed a rape FIR, stating that the woman’s consent was not obtained through deception as both partners had a long-term relationship, with marriage discussions involving their families.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, even if her marriage is invalid, as long as she cohabited as a wife. The case has been sent back to the family court for further decision.
