Bombay High Court Criticises Police and Judges for Wrongful Conviction
The Bombay High Court has pulled up police and judges for mishandling evidence in a case that wrongfully convicted a postmaster, leading to his acquittal.
Bombay High Court
Continue reading
Bombay High Court Upholds ₹3 Crore Compensation to Wife in Domestic Violence Case
The Bombay High Court has upheld a ₹3 crore compensation and ₹1.5 lakh monthly maintenance to a wife under the Domestic Violence Act, noting the serious impact of domestic abuse on her dignity and self-worth.
Bombay High Court: Wife Living in Matrimonial Home Still Entitled to Maintenance
The Bombay High Court ruled that a wife is entitled to maintenance even if she lives in her husband’s home, stating that she still needs financial support for living expenses, medicines, clothing, and education for their child.
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Husband’s Girlfriend in Domestic Cruelty Case
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR against a man’s girlfriend in a domestic cruelty case, ruling that a girlfriend is not a “relative” under IPC Section 498A and cannot be prosecuted for cruelty.
Bombay High Court: Continuous Cruelty Must Be Proven Under Section 498A
The Bombay High Court ruled that to prove cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC, the woman must face continuous mistreatment close to the time of filing the complaint.
Bombay High Court Orders Release of Man Illegally Held in Rehab Centre by Wife
The Bombay High Court has ordered the release of a man confined in a rehabilitation centre on his wife’s instructions, stating that no medical records justified the detention.
Second Marriage During Existing First Marriage Is Rape, Not Just Bigamy: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court stated that a second marriage while the first marriage is still valid amounts not only to bigamy but also rape if done under false promises, and rejected a plea to dismiss the FIR.
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to 22-Year-Old Student in Rape Case
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a 22-year-old college student accused of rape, noting possible consensual relations and prolonged custody. The FIR was filed days after the incident, based on advice from the complainant’s ex-boyfriend.
Earning Wife Still Entitled to Maintenance from Husband: Bombay High Court Rules
The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman’s earning does not disqualify her from receiving maintenance. If her income is insufficient to maintain the lifestyle she had during marriage, the husband must provide support.
Bombay High Court: Cannot Direct Centre to Make IPC Section 498A a Compoundable Offence
The Bombay High Court clarified that it cannot instruct the government to make IPC Section 498A, related to cruelty to wives, a compoundable offence. The Court said this decision belongs to the legislature.