Woman Discovers Husband Is Gay After 3 Years of Marriage, Files Complaint
Shruti Mahapatra
A Karnataka woman found out her husband was gay after three years of marriage. She filed a complaint under IPC Section 498A, accusing him of domestic violence and cheating.
Pune Court Orders Daughter-in-Law to Vacate House for Harassing In-Laws
A Pune court ordered a daughter-in-law to vacate her in-laws' house after harassing them. The court also directed her husband to pay ₹25,000 per month for her rent.
Woman Can File Cruelty Case Under Section 498A IPC After Divorce, But Only for Incidents During Marriage: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A IPC after divorce, but only for incidents that took place during the marriage. The…
Delhi High Court Criticizes Police for Wrongfully Booking Father and Grandmother in Child’s Death
The Delhi High Court criticized the police for falsely accusing a father and grandmother in a 2-year-old’s death. The court found no evidence against them and warned against careless legal…
Calcutta High Court Sets Guidelines for Arrests in Cruelty Cases Filed by Wives
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines for police and courts regarding arrests in cruelty cases under Section 498A IPC and the Dowry Act. The court clarified that arrests should…
Gujarat Woman Sends Husband to Jail 7 Times, Then Bails Him Out Each Time
A woman in Gujarat repeatedly sent her husband to jail over domestic disputes and later arranged for his bail each time. This unusual case has left the local police frustrated.…
MP High Court: One Year is Enough to Understand False Promise vs Breach of Promise
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a woman has enough time in a year to understand whether a promise of marriage was false or merely unfulfilled. The court quashed…
Karnataka High Court: Alimony Ensures Financial Security, Not Punishment
The Karnataka High Court ruled that alimony is meant to provide financial stability to a dependent spouse, not to penalize the other spouse. The court upheld a maintenance order, emphasizing…
Orissa High Court Acquits Man in Alleged Rape Case, Cites Lack of Resistance
The Orissa High Court acquitted a man in an alleged rape case, stating that the grown-up victim, with prior sexual experience, did not resist the act, indicating consent. The judgment…
Karnataka High Court Grants Divorce After Wife Insults Husband’s Dark Complexion
The Karnataka High Court granted a divorce after a wife insulted her husband’s dark complexion, falsely accused him of an affair, and refused to withdraw complaints. The court ruled that…