The Bombay High Court ruled that it cannot make Section 498A IPC, which criminalizes cruelty to wives, a compoundable offense. The court stated that such changes fall under the legislature’s authority, despite recommendations to amend the law.
The Kerala High Court ruled that in matrimonial disputes, the wife’s convenience should be prioritized when deciding case transfers. The judgment highlights the importance of joint trials to avoid conflicting decisions.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string does not amount to an attempt to rape but qualifies as aggravated sexual assault. The decision has sparked debate and calls for intervention from the Supreme Court.
The Kerala High Court ruled that live-in relationships are not legally recognized as marriages. Couples who live together by agreement cannot seek divorce under marriage laws.
A 39-year-old physiotherapist in Bengaluru killed her mother, stuffed her body in a suitcase, and surrendered to the police. The woman confessed to the crime, which allegedly stemmed from a family dispute.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that not having a physical relationship after marriage is not cruelty under IPC 498A but qualifies as cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court annulled the marriage but dismissed criminal proceedings against the husband.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a mother’s morality in society should not decide a child’s custody. It granted shared custody, stating that the child’s welfare is the most important factor.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a married woman cannot claim she was cheated if a man failed to fulfill a marriage promise. The court quashed the FIR, stating that no legal bond existed between them.
A software engineer from Karnataka was assaulted and extorted of ₹21 lakh, a gold chain, a laptop, and an iPhone by his ex-girlfriend and her relatives after a breakup. The incident took place at a resort near Nandi Hills. Read the details here.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a dowry harassment complaint filed after receiving a divorce notice lacks legal significance. The court dismissed the FIR against the in-laws, stating the allegations were retaliatory.
