The Supreme Court ruled that asking a husband to deposit ₹10 lakhs as a condition for anticipatory bail in a 498A case is not justified. The Court set aside the Jharkhand High Court’s earlier order.
The Calcutta High Court advised a separated couple to spend 48 hours at Eco Park to try and reconnect after eight years of estrangement. Both expressed willingness to consider reconciliation.
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband in a dowry harassment case, observing that custody wouldn’t help and noting that some marriages turn bitter, saying they are “made in hell, not heaven.”
The Kerala High Court granted bail to a man accused of sexual harassment and stated that police can take action against women who make false sexual assault claims. The Court emphasized fair investigation of both the complainant and the accused.
The Kerala High Court allowed a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, citing his full cooperation with the investigation. The Court ruled that pending submission of a final report should not deprive him of his rights.
The Supreme Court removed a Jharkhand High Court condition that required a husband to pay ₹9 lakh for anticipatory bail in a cruelty case. However, the husband agreed to increase his wife’s monthly maintenance to ₹10,000.
The Supreme Court granted protection to a man accused of rape by his ex-wife, questioning the 4-year delay in filing the FIR and highlighting possible misuse of the law.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman cannot be forced to marry even if she had an intimate relationship. The court granted anticipatory bail to a woman accused of abetment of suicide, stating that her custodial interrogation was unnecessary.
The Supreme Court has taken strict action against a sessions judge for wrongfully denying bail, sending him for judicial training. This decision aims to ensure fair application of the law and protect individual liberties.
The Kerala High Court ruled that police can take action against women who falsely accuse men of sexual assault. The court stressed that investigations must consider both sides and urged officers to verify claims before filing charge sheets.
