The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman who leaves her matrimonial home before divorce cannot claim a right to residence under the DV Act, even if her appeal against the divorce is pending.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized that able-bodied husbands must earn a living by legitimate means to support their wife and minor child, reinforcing the social justice intent of Section 125 Cr.P.C.
A domestic dispute in Sanwer, Madhya Pradesh, took a violent turn when a woman set her husband on fire. The victim suffered 30% burns and is currently undergoing treatment.
The Bombay High Court ruled that ending a relationship or refusing marriage cannot be considered abetment of suicide, emphasizing the need for clear intent and instigation under Section 306 IPC.
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed a bill denying anticipatory bail to rape accused and those charged under the POCSO Act, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy for crimes against women and children.
The Borivali Court dismissed a woman’s domestic violence plea filed 32 years after her relationship ended, citing an unreasonable delay and lack of shared household evidence.
A 12-year-old boy in Delhi is battling for his life after an alleged gang rape and brutal assault in Seelampur. Police have arrested two minors, and investigations are ongoing.
In a symbolic ceremony in Mumbai, 50 husbands performed ‘Pind Daan’ for their living wives to let go of painful memories and emotional trauma from strained or estranged relationships.
A woman from Uttar Pradesh was arrested for assaulting her teenage brother after he stopped her from making Instagram reels. She also misbehaved with police officers, leading to legal action under multiple IPC sections.
The Bombay High Court ruled that asking a wife to bring money from her parents without evidence of cruelty is not harassment. The court quashed an FIR after finding false allegations and emphasized proper investigation standards.
