The Kerala High Court ruled that being accused under Section 498A IPC does not automatically mean guilt for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, highlighting the need for distinct evidence for each charge.
A rape accused has approached the Kerala High Court to protect his privacy and dignity, seeking removal of articles about him from The New Indian Express and Indian Kanoon until his trial concludes.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a wife’s reaction to her husband’s infidelity cannot be termed as cruelty. The court emphasized natural human responses and criticized the impact of consumerist culture on marriage.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a rape allegation based on a false promise of marriage is invalid if the woman continued the relationship after discovering the man’s marriage. The court quashed the FIR, highlighting the consensual nature of the relationship.
The Kerala High Court has clarified that Muslim marriages under personal law are not excluded from the POCSO Act, emphasizing that sexual relations with a minor, even within marriage, are illegal.
The Kerala High Court has granted permission to a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, acknowledging his cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
The Kerala High Court mandates that family courts must set specific time frames for the disposal of cases when timely resolution applications are filed, ensuring efficient and timely justice.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a mother might be morally questionable but still good for her child’s welfare. The court emphasized the child’s welfare as the primary concern in custody cases.
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The Kerala High Court has clarified that trivial marital disputes do not amount to dowry harassment or cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The court emphasized that a demand for dowry must be accompanied by cruelty to constitute an offense.
