20-Year-Old DU Student Abducted and Killed in UP Over Alleged Relationship
Shruti Mahapatra
Himanshu Sharma, a 20-year-old DU student, was allegedly kidnapped and killed by the family of a girl he was linked to. The incident happened after he left home for a…
Supreme Court Sentences Couple to 6 Months Jail for Bigamy, Allows Alternate Jail Time
The Supreme Court sentenced a couple to six months in jail for bigamy but allowed them to serve alternate jail terms for the sake of their child. The Court stressed…
Kerala High Court: Consensual Sex Without Misunderstanding Is Not Rape
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…
Husband Must Support Wife If He Is Healthy and Capable: Gauhati High Court
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…
Kerala Woman Retracts Dowry Abuse Allegations, Family Claims She Is Missing
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…
Allahabad High Court Acquits Man in Rape Case, Says Both Parties Share Burden of Proof
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…
Allahabad High Court Acquits 71-Year-Old Man in 1981 Murder Case
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,…
Allahabad HC Rejects Man’s Plea for DNA Test to Deny Paternity and Avoid Maintenance
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…
Denying Spouse Social Media Access and Damaging Reputation Can Be Cruelty: Telangana HC
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…
Calling Women ‘Sweety’ or ‘Baby’ Is Not Always Sexual Harassment: Calcutta HC
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.