The Allahabad High Court ruled that while a relationship between a brother-in-law and sister-in-law is immoral, it does not constitute rape if the woman is a consenting adult. Learn more about the case and legal implications.
The Allahabad High Court denied protection to a live-in couple, stating that the woman was already married and the relationship lacked legal standing. The judgment sheds light on the challenges of live-in relationships under Indian law.
The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR related to rape and dowry harassment, citing an amicable settlement between the parties and lack of medical evidence.
The Allahabad High Court introduced a two-month cooling-off period for FIRs under Section 498A to prevent misuse. Read how these safeguards protect families from false allegations.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that ₹2,500 monthly maintenance is too low for a middle-class woman to meet basic needs. The court increased the amount to ensure fair support.
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that magistrates cannot issue arrest warrants for non-payment of maintenance without first exhausting recovery methods like attaching the defaulter’s property under Section 421 of CrPC.
The Allahabad High Court granted a father visitation rights to meet his son, ensuring monthly and festive visits while maintaining peace during interactions.
The Supreme Court recently granted bail to a man who spent more than 14 years in custody, criticizing the Allahabad High Court’s approach of rejecting bail applications due to pending appeals.
Vishnu Tiwari, falsely convicted of rape and under the SC/ST Act, spent 20 years in jail before being acquitted in 2021. His story highlights systemic failures in justice and his struggles to rebuild life at 43.
The Allahabad High Court criticized the misuse of mediation in matrimonial disputes, where the wife’s parents prioritized collecting the husband’s deposit over resolving conflicts. The Court issued guidelines to prevent such practices.
