The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹3.5 lakh to a man who was wrongfully detained for eight months after his acquittal. The court also directed the installation of kiosks in prisons to help inmates check case updates.
The Kerala High Court ruled that police can take action against women who falsely accuse men of sexual assault. The court stressed that investigations must consider both sides and urged officers to verify claims before filing charge sheets.
The Delhi High Court ruled that simply demanding dowry does not qualify as cruelty under Section 498A IPC. It quashed an FIR against distant relatives of the husband, stating that the allegations lacked supporting evidence.
The Karnataka High Court rejected a wife’s request to transfer a divorce case, emphasizing that while safeguarding women is important, the husband’s challenges cannot be ignored.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife leaving her marital home due to ill-treatment is entitled to maintenance, rejecting the husband’s claim that she moved out with mutual consent.
The Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be denied the right to travel abroad simply because they are accused in a 498A IPC complaint. The judgment protects personal liberty and requires substantial evidence for imposing restrictions.
The Gujarat High Court ruled in favor of a woman’s right to choose her path, stating that as an adult, she can make her own decisions. The ruling followed a petition filed by her live-in partner seeking her custody.
The High Court has upheld the right of a widowed daughter-in-law to claim maintenance from her father-in-law. Despite his advanced age, the court ruled that he must provide ₹1,000 monthly support, affirming her legal rights under family law.
The Kerala High Court highlighted the need for gender-neutral laws, questioning why only men can be prosecuted for false promises of marriage. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque argued for fairness under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a wife is still entitled to maintenance despite occasional acts of adultery. This decision clarifies the rights of spouses in divorce proceedings.
