Woman Sets Husband on Fire After Dispute in Sanwer
A domestic dispute in Sanwer, Madhya Pradesh, took a violent turn when a woman set her husband on fire. The victim suffered 30% burns and is currently undergoing treatment.
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Woman and Mother Arrested for Beating Husband to Death
A woman and her mother in Bengaluru were arrested for allegedly killing her husband and attempting to cover it up as an accident. The post-mortem confirmed assault and torture as the cause of death.
Bombay High Court Highlights Misuse of Section 498A, Quashes Case Against Distant Relative
The Bombay High Court criticized the misuse of Section 498A, highlighting cases where distant relatives are falsely accused. It quashed a complaint against a relative living separately, emphasizing the need to prevent harassment through baseless allegations.
Man Kills Wife After Heated Argument Over Infidelity Remarks
A domestic argument in Chhattisgarh took a tragic turn when a man killed his wife after she made provocative remarks about infidelity. The husband later confessed to the crime after initially staging it as a suicide.
Denying Economic Support to Wife and Child is Domestic Violence: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that denying financial support to a wife and minor son is a form of domestic violence under the DV Act, regardless of shared residence.
Man Brutally Assaulted by Wife and In-Laws Over Argument in Shocking Incident
A man in Thana, Lakhanmajra, was brutally assaulted by his wife and in-laws following an argument, suffering severe injuries and requiring hospitalization.
Woman Arrested for Beating Infant to Death Over Holi Clothes Dispute
In a tragic incident, a woman in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed her six-month-old daughter in frustration after her husband refused to buy new clothes for Holi. The accused has been arrested under Section 302 of the IPC.
Indore Sessions Court: Wife Has Right to Live as Per Husband’s Status, Rules on Maintenance
The Indore Sessions Court ruled that a wife has the right to live according to her husband’s status, ordering the husband to pay Rs 25 lakh in lump sum and Rs 15,000 monthly for maintenance.
Can Petty Quarrels Be Considered Cruelty? Insights from Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam
The court in Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam ruled that minor arguments cannot be considered cruelty under Section 498A IPC. Cruelty must be of a serious nature to invoke this law.
Woman’s Application for Relief Under DV Act Valid Even After Marriage Declared Null and Void: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a woman can seek relief under the DV Act even after her marriage is declared null and void, upholding her rights as an aggrieved person in a domestic relationship.