The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that a daughter’s right to family property remains intact even if she received dowry at marriage. Read the full details of this landmark case.
The Bombay High Court denied a woman’s request to dismiss her husband’s divorce appeal, noting her remarriage during the appeal period violated Section 15 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Bombay High Court upheld the removal of Pratima Gaikar, a woman Sarpanch from Ambivali village, stressing that ignoring misconduct in the name of women’s empowerment would undermine democratic principles.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the absence of a wisdom tooth is not conclusive evidence of age, impacting the conviction of Maherban Hasan Babu Khan under the POCSO Act. The court emphasized the need for definitive proof of age in such cases.
The Bombay High Court declines to mandate Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code as a compoundable offence, stating legislative constraints and concerns for women’s welfare. Discover the implications of this decision and its impact on legal proceedings.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a second marriage during the existence of the first marriage constitutes rape, not just bigamy. The court dismissed the man’s petition to quash the FIR, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions.
The Bombay High Court ordered the release of Pratap Jivani, detained in a rehab center by his wife without medical justification. The court found no medical evidence to support his forced detention.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old student accused of sexual assault, considering the possibility of consensual relations and his extended custody period.
The Bombay High Court has upheld a decision requiring a husband to pay Rs 3 crore in compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh monthly maintenance to his wife under the Domestic Violence Act. This ruling highlights the severe impact of domestic violence on the self-worth of victims.
The Bombay High Court ruled that continuous cruelty is required to prove an offense under Section 498A, quashing an FIR against elderly in-laws due to lack of evidence and arbitrary investigation.
