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Second Marriage Amid First Marriage is Rape, Not Just Bigamy

Shruti Mahapatra1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Bombay High Court ruled that a second marriage during the existence of the first marriage constitutes rape, not just bigamy. The court dismissed the man’s petition to quash the FIR, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions.

Kerala High Court Rules Trivial Disputes Aren’t Dowry Harassment Under Section 498A IPC

Shruti Mahapatra1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

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.