Domestic Violence
A shocking crime in Baruipur, West Bengal, saw a former Navy officer allegedly killed by his wife and son following a family argument. The body was dismembered and parts were found in nearby locations. Police arrested the mother and son duo, who had initially reported him missing.
In a shocking incident at a Bengaluru family court, a man slit his wife’s throat with a machete after a divorce counselling session. Despite attempts to save her, the woman died in the hospital. The police are investigating how the weapon entered the court premises.
A Mumbai court rejected a woman’s request for ₹1 lakh in monthly maintenance from her husband, noting that she is qualified to work as a dentist. However, the court awarded ₹20,000 per month for the maintenance of their two children.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that when a husband has custody of minor children, his convenience should be prioritized in matrimonial cases. The Court rejected the wife’s request to transfer the case, ensuring the husband’s responsibility for travel expenses.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband must maintain his wife and child if she quits her job to care for the child at his request. The Court emphasized that paying school fees does not relieve the husband of his responsibility for maintenance.
The Bombay High Court has raised concerns about the misuse of Section 498A, noting that distant relatives of the husband are often falsely accused in domestic violence cases. The Court quashed the proceedings against Jyoti Patil, emphasizing that distant relatives should not be dragged into such cases.
A woman in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly killing her unemployed husband. The shocking incident came to light after the police discovered videos of her assaulting him, recorded on his phone.
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that denying financial support to a wife and her minor son amounts to domestic violence under the DV Act, 2005, even if the husband and wife live separately. This decision underscores the significance of economic support in safeguarding the rights of women and children.
In a disturbing incident from Delhi, a 48-year-old woman was arrested for brutally killing her bedridden mother-in-law with a frying pan and pressure cooker. The motive behind the crime and how it was uncovered are detailed in this shocking report.
The Bombay High Court has decided that women cannot file domestic violence complaints in places where they are merely visiting. This ruling is intended to prevent potential misuse of the legal system.
