A Delhi court has ordered a woman to pay ₹15 lakh in damages to her ex-husband for defaming him through abusive emails and false legal cases, causing harm to his reputation and career.
The Allahabad High Court upheld the acquittal of a man in a rape case, stating that both parties share the burden of proof. The court highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant’s claims and ruled that the allegations lacked sufficient evidence.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court imposed a ₹1 lakh fine on a woman for continuing a case against her ex-husband despite a mutual divorce and ₹50 lakh settlement, calling it a misuse of the legal process.
The Bombay High Court quashed a 498A IPC case filed by a judge against her husband and in-laws, stating that the FIR appeared to be a counterblast to their marital dispute and lacked evidence of cruelty or obstruction.
The Bombay High Court ruled that to prove an offense under Section 498A, a woman must show continuous cruelty near the time of the complaint.
The Supreme Court granted protection to a man accused of rape by his ex-wife, questioning the 4-year delay in filing the FIR and highlighting possible misuse of the law.
The Orissa High Court acquitted a man in an alleged rape case, stating that the grown-up victim, with prior sexual experience, did not resist the act, indicating consent. The judgment has sparked legal discussions.
The Karnataka High Court granted a divorce after a wife insulted her husband’s dark complexion, falsely accused him of an affair, and refused to withdraw complaints. The court ruled that these actions amounted to cruelty.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a dowry harassment complaint filed after receiving a divorce notice lacks legal significance. The court dismissed the FIR against the in-laws, stating the allegations were retaliatory.
The Delhi High Court has emphasized the need to curb false rape charges in matrimonial cases that are later settled. The court quashed an FIR involving charges under Section 376 IPC, highlighting the misuse of legal provisions.
