A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Chennai for killing her former lover, chopping his body, and dumping the remains in Kovalam. The case has shocked the local community.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to an accused in a POCSO case, stating that a minor’s consent is not valid under the law. The case involved serious charges under the POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.
A Pune man has moved court to file a rape case against his wife, accusing her of hiding her previous marriage and deceiving him. The court has accepted his application under multiple IPC sections.
Monika Verma, along with her lover Ashish, was arrested for the brutal murder of her husband and mother-in-law in Delhi. The shocking crime was driven by restrictions imposed on her extramarital affair.
The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that a daughter’s right to family property does not end even if she was given dowry. The court invalidated a property transfer made without her consent and upheld her inheritance rights.
A woman from Nashik, Maharashtra, was arrested for slitting her 3-month-old daughter’s throat. She confessed to the crime after being upset over repeated comments about the baby resembling her husband.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that advising a daughter-in-law to improve her household work does not amount to cruelty under dowry laws. The court acquitted the accused, stating that there was no evidence of dowry harassment.
The Gauhati High Court convicted a lawyer for making offensive remarks about a woman judge, including comparing her to the mythical demon Bhasmasur. The lawyer pleaded guilty and apologized, admitting his lack of legal knowledge.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested for falsely accusing two men of rape and extorting Rs 2 lakh from them in Gurugram. She was sent to judicial custody after an investigation proved her allegations were false.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband must financially support his wife, even if he is a professional beggar. The court emphasized that it is both a moral and legal responsibility.
