The Allahabad High Court has granted relief to two sisters-in-law accused in a dowry harassment case under Section 498A IPC. The court ruled that they were falsely implicated, as they were already married and living away during the alleged incidents.
The Gujarat High Court ordered ₹1 lakh compensation for a man who stayed in jail for nearly three years even after getting bail. Authorities failed to act on the bail order due to an unopened email attachment.
Justice DY Chandrachud expressed strong concern over frequent adjournment requests, saying the Supreme Court should not become a “Tarikh Pe Tarikh” court. He urged lawyers to respect the court’s time and come prepared.
The Madras High Court advised a woman to treat her estranged husband kindly like a guest during child visitation, promoting a peaceful environment for their child based on the principle of “Atithi Devo Bhava”.
Justice S Ravindra Bhat of the Supreme Court stressed that domestic work must be shared fairly between men and women and said that token representation of women in leadership roles must be replaced by real empowerment.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a woman who falsely accused a man of rape must return the compensation paid by the state, emphasizing accountability in misuse of legal provisions.
The Supreme Court granted bail to a man jailed for over 14 years, stating it could not support the Allahabad High Court’s approach of delaying his appeal and rejecting his bail without proper review.
After spending 20 years in prison for a rape case based on false charges, Vishnu Tiwari, now 43, struggles to begin life again with no family, education, or future. The NHRC has taken note of this injustice.
The Karnataka High Court’s recent verdict that marital status cannot protect a man from rape trial received mixed reactions from Delhi High Court petitioners, highlighting a growing debate on the criminalisation of marital rape.
The Supreme Court ruled that an adult unmarried daughter who is physically and mentally fit cannot ask for maintenance from her father under Section 125 CrPC. Such claims should be made under Hindu law through civil court.
