The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted divorce to a man citing cruelty after his wife filed false cases against him. The court also awarded Rs. 18 lakhs in alimony.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a man accused of rape, with the condition that he marry the survivor if found within a year. The court noted the relationship was consensual, and the survivor is currently untraceable.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man after six years of trial in a false rape case, finding the woman’s statements untrustworthy and evidence showing a consensual relationship. The court concluded that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations, leading to the man’s acquittal.
A 21-year-old man accused of rape committed suicide by jumping from a court building in Faridabad after his in-laws demanded 15 lakh rupees from him. This tragic incident highlights the intense financial pressures involved in legal battles.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man accused of raping and murdering a 100-year-old woman, citing lack of evidence and potential false implications for government compensation.
A lawyer who was disqualified from a District Judge position because of a 498-A case filed by his wife has failed to get relief from the Supreme Court. Despite being acquitted of all charges, the Supreme Court upheld the decision to remove him from the list of candidates.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a dowry harassment complaint filed by a woman after receiving a divorce notice. The court ruled that such complaints are invalid if filed after divorce proceedings have started.
A Pune court has granted a man divorce without alimony after his wife repeatedly refused to follow court orders to live with him. The ruling highlights the consequences of non-compliance in marital disputes.
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 Karnataka High Court has sentenced Kannada actress Abhinaya, her mother, and brother to jail terms for dowry harassment. This verdict overturns a previous acquittal by a fast-track court.
