A court in Jammu and Kashmir has fined a woman Rs. 10 lakh for misusing the Domestic Violence Act against her husband. The court condemned the abuse of legal process and directed the restoration of the husband’s rights to his home.
An ITBP constable, Yogeshwar Reddy, took his own life in Chanakyapuri on February 20 due to marital discord. The 33-year-old shot himself with his service weapon. A suicide note was found, but its contents have not been released.
The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR involving charges of rape and assault arising from marital discord, following a mutual settlement between the parties.
The Gujarat High Court upheld the right of a woman to choose her own path in a case involving a habeas corpus petition by her live-in partner, affirming her freedom despite family pressures.
The Bombay High Court ordered the release of Pratap Jivani, detained in a rehab center by his wife without medical justification. The court found no medical evidence to support his forced detention.
The Delhi High Court granted a man divorce due to his wife’s extreme cruelty, including acting as a widow while he was alive. The court emphasized the irreconcilable differences and prolonged litigations between the couple.
