Karnataka High Court Refuses to Dismiss Rape Charges Against Husband
Shruti Mahapatra
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that marriage does not shield a man from rape charges, refusing to quash a case involving serious allegations of sexual and physical abuse by…
marital rights
Madhya Pradesh HC Rules That Unnatural Sex With Legally Wedded Wife Is Not an Offense
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that unnatural sex within a valid marriage is not an offense under Section 377 IPC, stating that marital rape is not recognized under Indian…
Karnataka HC Verdict on Marital Rape Sparks Mixed Reactions Amid Ongoing Delhi HC Case
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a man cannot avoid trial for rape because the victim is his wife, sparking debates on equality, potential misuse, and the need for legal…
Delhi High Court Dismisses POCSO Case Against Man and Minor Wife
The Delhi High Court quashed a POCSO case against a man who eloped with and married a minor girl, highlighting their happy family life with two children.
Chhattisgarh HC Rules ‘Wife’ Under Section 125 CrPC Includes Women Married by Rites
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that under Section 125 CrPC, the term 'wife' includes women married through rites, not just legally wedded wives. The court upheld maintenance orders and dismissed…
A Woman Is Not Property and Cannot Be Forced to Live with Her Husband: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has declared that a woman cannot be treated as property and forced to live with her husband. The court rejected a man's plea to compel…
Woman’s Right to Choose: Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Force Wife to Return
The Supreme Court affirms a woman's right to decide in marital disputes, rejecting a plea to compel a wife to return to her husband against her will. Discover the details…