A 20-year-old man accused of rape was found dead in Noida police custody, sparking allegations of bribery and wrongful detention. Authorities have suspended officers involved and launched an investigation.
The Rajasthan High Court convicted a man for outraging a minor’s modesty under Section 354 IPC but acquitted him of attempt to rape, stating that the act had not progressed beyond preparation.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a man must either take a DNA test or pay child maintenance after denying paternity. The court emphasized children’s rights and legal obligations in paternity disputes.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a major woman is free to choose her own path, allowing her to stay with her live-in partner despite her family’s objections.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a marriage can be annulled due to “relative impotency,” stating that a couple’s inability to consummate the marriage justifies legal dissolution.
The Supreme Court ruled that a marriage certificate does not confirm a valid Hindu marriage if no proper marriage ceremony was performed, highlighting the significance of rituals under Hindu law.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that unnatural sex within a valid marriage is not an offense under Section 377 IPC, stating that marital rape is not recognized under Indian law.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a DNA report alone cannot be conclusive proof in a rape case, rejecting an accused’s plea for discharge and emphasizing the importance of victim testimony.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce ruling for a man whose wife refused to live with his elderly mother, citing mental cruelty as a key factor.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that in maintenance cases, courts often need to estimate a husband’s income, especially if he works in the unorganized sector, as true earnings are rarely disclosed in legal proceedings.
