Allahabad HC: Cruelty Case Quashed, Court Cites Sexual Incompatibility
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a cruelty case against a husband, observing that the dispute with his wife was due to sexual incompatibility, not dowry harassment or cruelty.
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Allahabad HC: Long-Term Consensual Relationship Without Deception Not Rape
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a long-standing consensual physical relationship without deception does not amount to rape under IPC Section 375, quashing rape and extortion charges against the accused.
Live-in Relationship Without Divorce May Be Bigamy: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a man in a live-in relationship without legally ending his previous marriage may be committing the offence of bigamy under IPC Sections 494 and 495.
Supreme Court Quashes 498A IPC Case Against In-Laws, Finds Complaint Malicious
The Supreme Court has quashed a criminal case under Section 498A IPC against a woman’s in-laws, noting inconsistencies in her complaint and clear signs of malicious intent.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Husband Not Liable for Rape Under IPC, Dismisses FIR Filed by Wife
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot be charged with rape under IPC, as Indian law does not currently recognise marital rape. The Court dismissed the FIR filed by the wife of MLA Umang Singhar.
Refusing Medical Help to Wife for Dowry is Cruelty: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that not giving proper medical treatment to a wife in order to pressure her for dowry is considered cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC. The Court upheld the husband’s conviction in such a case.
Second Marriage During Existing First Marriage Is Rape, Not Just Bigamy: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court stated that a second marriage while the first marriage is still valid amounts not only to bigamy but also rape if done under false promises, and rejected a plea to dismiss the FIR.
Bombay High Court: Cannot Direct Centre to Make IPC Section 498A a Compoundable Offence
The Bombay High Court clarified that it cannot instruct the government to make IPC Section 498A, related to cruelty to wives, a compoundable offence. The Court said this decision belongs to the legislature.
Woman Throws Acid on Ex-Boyfriend During His Wedding in Chhattisgarh, Arrested
A 22-year-old woman was arrested in Chhattisgarh for throwing acid on her ex-boyfriend during his wedding. The attack left the groom, bride, and 10 guests with minor burns. Police found that the woman disguised herself as a man to carry out the act.
Telling Daughter-in-law to Improve in Household Work is Not Cruelty: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a mother-in-law telling her daughter-in-law to do household work more perfectly does not amount to cruelty or dowry harassment. The court set aside the conviction under Section 304B IPC due to lack of strong evidence.