The Delhi High Court dismissed a man’s plea seeking an Income Tax investigation into his wife’s family over a ₹2 crore dowry claim. The court ruled that the complaint arose from a marital dispute and did not violate any statutory rights.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mental cruelty under Section 498A IPC can be inflicted even if in-laws reside separately. The court dismissed an application to quash criminal proceedings, emphasizing that cruelty is not limited to physical harm.
A woman in Bengaluru was arrested for dragging a man on her car’s bonnet for 3 km after a traffic dispute. Both individuals have been booked in separate cases following the incident.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman has the right to decide on pregnancy termination, not the Medical Board, while allowing a 33-week pregnancy termination due to severe fetal anomalies.
The Madras High Court reduced the life sentence of a woman convicted of setting her minor daughter on fire to 10 years, ruling that her actions lacked intent for murder under Section 302 IPC.
The Delhi High Court ruled that simply demanding dowry does not qualify as cruelty under Section 498A IPC. It quashed an FIR against distant relatives of the husband, stating that the allegations lacked supporting evidence.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a senior citizen must prove they are unable to maintain themselves before seeking maintenance from their children. The case was sent back to the tribunal for a fresh hearing.
The Delhi High Court fined a woman ₹5,000 for accusing a family court judge of bias in a child custody case. The court dismissed her plea, stating that such allegations undermine judicial authority.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking maintenance through the court. The court quashed complaints filed by both spouses, citing a lack of evidence for cruelty or false claims.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a senior citizen must prove financial inability before claiming maintenance from children. It set aside a previous order and sent the case back for a fresh hearing.
