Bombay High Court Orders Release of Man Held in Rehab by Wife Amid Marital Issues
Shruti Mahapatra
The Bombay High Court ordered the release of a man who was forcibly detained in a rehab center by his wife, citing the absence of medical evidence to justify his…
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Second Marriage During Existing First Marriage is Rape, Not Just Bigamy: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court ruled that marrying a second time while the first marriage is still valid amounts to both bigamy and rape. The court emphasized that the man’s deceitful…
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 22-Year-Old Student in Rape Case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old student in a rape case, citing possible consensual relations and the influence of the victim’s ex-boyfriend in filing the FIR. The…
Bombay High Court Declines to Make IPC Section 498A a Compoundable Offense
The Bombay High Court ruled that Section 498A of IPC, which deals with cruelty to wives, cannot be made a compoundable offense, emphasizing that this issue is for the legislature…
Bombay High Court Rules Absence of Wisdom Tooth is Not Conclusive Proof of Age Under POCSO Act
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is insufficient to prove age under the POCSO Act, acquitting Maherban Hasan Babu Khan in a rape case…
Bombay High Court Rejects Relief for Divorced Woman Who Remarried During Appeal Period
The Bombay High Court denied a woman’s request to dismiss her husband’s divorce appeal after she remarried during the appeal period, citing the Hindu Marriage Act's restrictions on remarriage.
Bombay High Court: Misconduct of Women Leaders Should Not Be Excused in the Name of Empowerment
The Bombay High Court ruled that condoning the misconduct of women in public office undermines the goal of women empowerment, reaffirming the importance of accountability, regardless of gender.
Bombay High Court Drama: Child Refuses to Go with Father Despite Custody Order
The Bombay High Court saw a dramatic confrontation as an 11-year-old child refused to go with his father despite a court order. The court reaffirmed its custody ruling after the…
Bombay High Court: Man Must Pay Maintenance Despite Financial Hardship
The Bombay High Court ruled that a man must pay maintenance to his estranged wife despite financial struggles, reaffirming that financial hardship does not exempt him from his legal obligation…
Bombay HC: Wife Cannot Stop Flat Sale if Husband Offers Alternative Accommodation
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot block the sale of her husband's flat if he offers similar alternative accommodation. The court emphasized that the wife's lifestyle must…