Indian man has human rights too
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines to prevent automatic arrests in cases filed under Section 498A of the IPC. The court has emphasized that police must assess the necessity…
The Gujarat High Court recently criticized the growing misuse of domestic violence and dowry allegations by women to apply pressure on their husbands and in-laws. The court observed that many…
The Bombay High Court has ruled that mental cruelty can occur even if in-laws live separately from the complainant. The court dismissed a petition challenging cruelty charges, stating that mental…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled that family members cannot be held liable in dowry cases unless there is clear evidence of their active involvement. Casual mention of their…
The Supreme Court overturned a Jharkhand High Court order that required a husband to deposit Rs. 10 lakhs for ad-interim victim compensation as a condition for anticipatory bail in a…
The Karnataka High Court has determined that a husband's suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and seek employment does not amount to cruelty. The court also overturned dowry-related…
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a US-based doctor and his 77-year-old mother, ruling that the wife's complaints of harassment and dowry were vague and exaggerated. The court noted that small…
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a rape FIR that arose from marital discord after the parties involved reached a settlement. The court ruled that, without evidence and with both…
The Allahabad High Court criticized the wife’s parents for attending mediation sessions only to collect money deposited by the husband, emphasizing the need for genuine dispute resolution.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife's demand for a separate house and her filing of a criminal case do not constitute "cruelty" for divorce purposes.
Shruti Mahapatra