Delhi High Court Quashes POCSO Case as Accused and Victim Are Now Married
Shruti Mahapatra
The Delhi High Court quashed a POCSO case, stating that the accused and the minor victim are now married and living happily with two children. The court ruled that continuing…
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Delhi High Court: Domestic Violence Act Aims to Support Victims, Not Jail Defaulters
The Delhi High Court ruled that the Domestic Violence Act is meant to protect and uplift victims, not imprison defaulters for failing to pay maintenance. It clarified that breaches of…
Spouse Choosing Unemployment Should Not Burden Partner with Maintenance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled that a spouse who can earn but stays unemployed without reason should not financially burden the other partner.
Supreme Court Removes Bail Condition Requiring Husband to Pay ₹9 Lakh Compensation
The Supreme Court removed a Jharkhand High Court condition that required a husband to pay ₹9 lakh for anticipatory bail in a cruelty case. However, the husband agreed to increase…
Pune Court Orders Daughter-in-Law to Vacate House for Harassing In-Laws
A Pune court ordered a daughter-in-law to vacate her in-laws' house after harassing them. The court also directed her husband to pay ₹25,000 per month for her rent.
Wife Cannot Seek Full Maintenance from Estranged Husband, Says Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot sit idle and claim full maintenance from her estranged husband. She is entitled only to supportive maintenance and must make efforts…
Allahabad High Court: Grabbing Breasts or Snapping Pyjama String Not Attempt to Rape
The Allahabad High Court ruled that grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string does not amount to an attempt to rape but qualifies as aggravated sexual assault. The decision has…
Kerala High Court: Family Court Must Set a Time Frame for Case Disposal
The Kerala High Court ruled that family courts must set a specific time frame for case disposal instead of stating that cases will be resolved "at the earliest." Learn about…
Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to MBA Graduate Wife, Citing Her Ability to Earn
A Delhi court refused maintenance to an MBA graduate wife, citing her ability to earn and discouraging willful unemployment and dependency on her husband.
Gauhati High Court Convicts Lawyer for Disrespecting Woman Judge
The Gauhati High Court convicted a lawyer for making offensive remarks about a woman judge, including comparing her to the mythical demon Bhasmasur. The lawyer pleaded guilty and apologized, admitting…