The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of a woman’s right to terminate her 33-week pregnancy due to severe foetal anomalies. Discover the court’s decision and its impact on reproductive rights.
The Bombay High Court has affirmed that women are entitled to maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. This ruling underscores the ongoing legal protections for women post-divorce.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife cannot prevent her husband from selling their flat if he offers similar alternative accommodation nearby. The court dismissed the wife’s petition, highlighting balanced rights for both parties.
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Bombay High Court as an 11-year-old child resisted court orders to go with his father, sparking a scuffle and stern judicial rebuke.
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.
