Bombay High Court: Human Teeth Are Not a Dangerous Weapon
The Bombay High Court ruled that human teeth are not considered a dangerous weapon, dismissing charges against a family accused of assault during a property dispute.
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Supreme Court Sentences Couple to 6 Months Jail for Bigamy, Allows Alternate Jail Time
The Supreme Court sentenced a couple to six months in jail for bigamy but allowed them to serve alternate jail terms for the sake of their child. The Court stressed the need for proportionate punishment in social offences.
Kerala High Court: Consensual Sex Without Misunderstanding Is Not Rape
The Kerala High Court ruled that consensual sex without any false promise or misunderstanding is not rape. The Court dropped charges against a man after finding that the relationship was voluntary and not based on deceit.
Rajasthan High Court Convicts Man for Outraging Modesty, Acquits of Attempt to Rape
The Rajasthan High Court convicted a man for outraging a minor’s modesty under Section 354 IPC but acquitted him of attempt to rape, stating that the act had not progressed beyond preparation.
Hindu Marriage Not Valid Without Saptapadi, Says Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage is not legally valid unless the Saptapadi ritual is performed. The court dismissed a petition challenging an FIR related to forced marriage.
Second Wife Cannot Be Prosecuted for Abetment to Bigamy: High Court
The High Court ruled that a second wife cannot be prosecuted for abetment to bigamy just for marrying a man already in a subsisting marriage. The court emphasized that there must be proof of active participation in the offense.
TISS Ex-Director and Family Booked for Harassment After Complaint by Daughter-in-Law
Former TISS director Shalini Bharat, along with her husband and son, has been booked by Mumbai police for alleged harassment and dowry demands after a complaint by her daughter-in-law. The case is under investigation.
Delhi High Court: Extramarital Affair or Betting Habit Not Grounds for Dowry Death Charge
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair or gambling habit cannot be used as grounds to charge him under Section 304B (dowry death) of the IPC. The court granted bail, stating there was no evidence of dowry demand.
Woman Can File Cruelty Case Under Section 498A IPC After Divorce, But Only for Incidents During Marriage: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A IPC after divorce, but only for incidents that took place during the marriage. The court quashed a case where allegations were made for events after divorce.
Bombay High Court: Cannot Make Section 498A IPC a Compoundable Offense
The Bombay High Court ruled that it cannot make Section 498A IPC, which criminalizes cruelty to wives, a compoundable offense. The court stated that such changes fall under the legislature’s authority, despite recommendations to amend the law.