Bombay HC: Women as Weaker Section Need More Legal Protection
The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of a wife’s plea to transfer her case, emphasizing that women, as the weaker section of society, require greater legal protection under the law.
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Bombay High Court Orders Wife to Pay Maintenance to Ex-Husband
Discover how the Bombay High Court ruled on a landmark case under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, directing a wife to pay alimony to her ex-husband after divorce.
Bombay High Court Highlights Misuse of Section 498A, Quashes Case Against Distant Relative
The Bombay High Court criticized the misuse of Section 498A, highlighting cases where distant relatives are falsely accused. It quashed a complaint against a relative living separately, emphasizing the need to prevent harassment through baseless allegations.
Bombay High Court: Women Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Career and Child
The Bombay High Court ruled that women should not be forced to choose between their careers and children. The court allowed a mother to move to Poland with her daughter while ensuring the father retained visitation rights, balancing parental and professional priorities.
Bombay High Court: Father Cannot Deny Maintenance Based on Daughter’s Social Media Photos
The Bombay High Court ruled that a father cannot deny maintenance to his daughter based on social media photos, stating that such portrayals do not prove financial independence.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail in Case Involving Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused in a minor sexual abuse case, citing that certain actions do not prima facie qualify as “unnatural offences” under the law.
Bombay High Court Quashes Rape Case Against Lawyer
The Bombay High Court has quashed a rape case against a Mumbai lawyer, highlighting that the accusations stemmed from a consensual relationship that soured over time.
Bombay High Court Quashes Rape Case: Accused and Victim Ordered to Perform Social Service
The Bombay High Court recently quashed a rape case after both the accused and the alleged victim agreed to resolve their differences. As part of the settlement, they were directed to complete six months of social service.
Bombay High Court: Women Can’t File Domestic Violence Complaints at Places They’re Only Visiting
The Bombay High Court ruled that domestic violence complaints cannot be filed in locations where the complainant is merely a visitor, citing concerns over potential misuse of the legal process.
Husband Granted Anticipatory Bail in Dowry Case: Court Remarks “Marriages Are Made in Hell”
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of dowry harassment by his wife, stating that “marriages are made in hell, not heaven.” The court ruled that arrest would not solve the issue.