Allahabad High Court Quashes FIR in Rape Case Stemming from Marital Discord
The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR related to rape and dowry harassment, citing an amicable settlement between the parties and lack of medical evidence.
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Allahabad HC on Mediation Abuse: Wife’s Parents Seeking Money, Not Settlement
The Allahabad High Court criticized the misuse of mediation in matrimonial disputes, where the wife’s parents prioritized collecting the husband’s deposit over resolving conflicts. The Court issued guidelines to prevent such practices.
Bigamy Under Section 494 IPC: Applicable Only to Husband, Not Second Wife, Says Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court ruled that bigamy under Section 494 IPC applies only to the husband remarrying during a valid marriage. The second wife cannot be held liable under this provision, clarifying her legal standing in such cases.
Karnataka High Court: Husband Must Support Wife and Child After She Quits Job at His Insistence
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.
Allahabad High Court Quashes FIR Stemming from Marital Discord
The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR involving charges of rape and assault arising from marital discord, following a mutual settlement between the parties.
Karnataka High Court: Asking Wife to Pursue Education and Find Job Not Cruelty
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and find a job is not cruelty, overturning previous convictions related to dowry harassment.
MP High Court: Casual Mention of Family Members in 498A Cases Not Justified Without Proof
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that casual mentions of family members in 498A dowry cases do not justify legal action without proof of their active involvement. Discover the details of this significant judgment.
Kannada Actress Abhinaya Sentenced to 2 Years in Jail for Dowry Harassment
The Karnataka High Court has sentenced Kannada actress Abhinaya, her mother, and brother to jail terms for dowry harassment. This verdict overturns a previous acquittal by a fast-track court.
Convicted Husband Cannot Claim Dowry Items, Rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a husband convicted of murdering his wife cannot claim ownership of dowry items received during marriage. The court emphasized the importance of protecting women’s rights under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
Court Quashes False Dowry Case Against Mother-in-Law
A false dowry case filed against a mother-in-law was quashed by the court, emphasizing the misuse of legal provisions. The court noted that the mother-in-law did not live with the complainant, making the harassment claims baseless.