Domestic Violence
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.
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.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR against a man’s girlfriend, stating she is not a relative and cannot be charged with cruelty under IPC Section 498A in a domestic violence case.
The Kerala High Court rules that minor disputes in marriage do not amount to dowry harassment or cruelty under Section 498A IPC, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of both dowry demands and cruelty.
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A Delhi court denied maintenance to an MBA graduate, ruling that she is fully capable of earning for herself, and that the law does not encourage willful unemployment or dependency on a husband.
In a shocking incident from Kanpur, a woman threw acid on her husband’s face after an argument about her coming home late. The husband, currently hospitalized, alleged that the fight escalated after a dispute over her late-night return.
False cases against men in India are rising, causing serious harm and injustice. With multiple cases of false accusations leading to imprisonment, harassment, and even suicide, it’s time for the Indian government to address the gender imbalance in the legal system.
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.
