The Supreme Court overturned a Jharkhand High Court order that required a husband to deposit Rs. 10 lakhs for ad-interim victim compensation as a condition for anticipatory bail in a dowry case.
In a unique and controversial event near Banganga Tank, Mumbai, around 50 husbands performed ‘pind daan’—a ritual usually reserved for the deceased—for their living wives. Organized by Vaastav Foundation, the ceremony aimed to provide emotional closure to husbands who have faced harassment, divorce, or legal battles with their spouses.
The High Court grants a revision plea in a dowry harassment case, highlighting the importance of a fresh examination. The article delves into the accusations, the dismissed discharge plea, and the court’s directive for a reevaluation, emphasizing the sisters-in-law’s role in the case.
Suchana Seth, CEO of The Mindful AI Lab, faces allegations of killing her son in Goa. The article covers her arrest in Karnataka, the discovery of bloodstains, and the unfolding investigation into this tragic incident.
The petitioners argued that a valid marriage occurred through the exchange of garlands (Varmala) and applying vermilion (Sindoor). However, the court observed that no legal provision acknowledged marriage by exchanging garlands.
