Woman Climbs Mobile Tower in Uttar Pradesh Demanding Marriage from Boyfriend
A 20-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh climbed a 50-metre mobile tower to demand that her boyfriend marry her. The dramatic act caused a traffic jam and led to police action.
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Delhi Woman Bites Husband’s Ear During Argument in Sultanpuri, FIR Filed
A shocking incident in Delhi’s Sultanpuri saw a woman bite off her husband’s ear during a domestic argument. The husband underwent surgery, and an FIR has been registered under IPC Section 324.
Delhi High Court: Domestic Violence Act Not for Jailing People Over Non-Payment of Maintenance
The Delhi High Court ruled that failure to pay maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act should not lead to jail time, as the Act’s purpose is protection and support of victims—not punishment through incarceration.
Bombay High Court Denies Custody to Father Due to Anger Issues and Past Abuse
The Bombay High Court rejected a UK-based father’s request for custody of his 3-year-old daughter, pointing to his anger problems and history of abuse. The court ruled that the child’s welfare is best protected in her mother’s care in India.
IIT-JEE Aspirant from UP Killed by Fellow Students in Kota After Argument
Satyaveer, a 17-year-old IIT-JEE aspirant from UP’s Deoria district, was reportedly beaten to death in Kota by other students after a heated argument at a tea stall. Police are investigating the case.
Delhi High Court: Spouse Who Can Earn But Stays Unemployed Cannot Claim High Maintenance
The Delhi High Court has ruled that if a spouse is capable of earning but remains unemployed without valid reason, they should not expect the other spouse to bear the financial burden through maintenance.
Estranged Wife Has Legal Right to Family Pension After Husband’s Death: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that an estranged wife who was dependent on her deceased husband is legally entitled to receive family pension, even if her name wasn’t included in the pension documents.
Trivial Marital Disputes Not Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court clarified that small disputes in marriage can’t be treated as cruelty or dowry harassment under Section 498A IPC unless there’s clear evidence of cruelty linked to unlawful dowry demands.
Calcutta High Court Urges Adolescents to Value Dignity and Control Sexual Urges
The Calcutta High Court, while acquitting a teenager in a POCSO case, advised adolescent boys and girls to respect dignity, control sexual urges, and seek meaningful relationships built on commitment.
Supreme Court Orders Sale of Rs 1.25 Crore Property to Settle Daughter-in-Law’s Maintenance
The Supreme Court ordered the sale of six shops owned by a man’s father to clear maintenance dues of Rs 1.25 crore owed to his wife after he abandoned her and remarried abroad.