The Allahabad High Court ruled that a mother can be given exclusive custody of a minor daughter, especially during puberty. The Court rejected the outdated legal notion that only fathers are natural guardians and stressed the emotional and psychological needs of the child.
The Allahabad High Court quashed a POCSO FIR against a man after observing that the victim, who was a minor at the time, had married him by choice and was now living happily with him as his wife.
The Allahabad High Court rejected a live-in couple’s plea for protection, noting that the woman was already married and had filed a misleading petition to gain court approval for an unlawful relationship.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed a rape FIR filed during a marital dispute, as both parties resolved their differences and agreed not to pursue the case further.
The Allahabad High Court has introduced a two-month “cooling-off period” after filing FIRs under Section 498A IPC, aiming to stop misuse and ensure fair investigation through Family Welfare Committees.
The Allahabad High Court said a matrimonial case can be cancelled if the husband and wife settle their differences with a verified compromise deed. This was stated while quashing a criminal case filed under IPC and Dowry laws.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a father must support his child financially, even if the mother is earning, reinforcing that parental responsibility cannot be avoided due to emotional reasons or financial excuses.
The Supreme Court granted bail to a man jailed for over 14 years, stating it could not support the Allahabad High Court’s approach of delaying his appeal and rejecting his bail without proper review.
After spending 20 years in prison for a rape case based on false charges, Vishnu Tiwari, now 43, struggles to begin life again with no family, education, or future. The NHRC has taken note of this injustice.
The Allahabad High Court raised concern over the wife’s parents attending mediation only to claim money deposited by the husband, and laid out new rules to ensure the mediation process isn’t misused.
