Indian man has human rights too
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that family members cannot be held legally responsible under Section 498A IPC if their names are casually mentioned in the FIR without proof of…
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a woman can file a cruelty case under Section 498A of the IPC even after divorce, but only for incidents that occurred while…
The Delhi High Court has called for curbing false rape charges in matrimonial cases, highlighting concerns over allegations that are later settled, following a recent case involving a husband and…
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 377 IPC after the husband paid ₹74 lakhs to settle all disputes with his wife. The court highlighted the importance of…
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR against a father-in-law, emphasizing the importance of settlements in matrimonial disputes. The complainant confirmed the agreement was made freely, without coercion, paving…
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a false dowry case filed by a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law, citing lack of evidence and misuse of legal process. Read on to understand…
The MP High Court highlights the legal disparity between breach of promise and false promise of marriage, as it quashes criminal proceedings against a man accused of the latter.
Delhi High Court quashes a controversial love marriage case, emphasizing individual choices and societal implications. Justice Sharma's ruling explores the broader role of the court in balancing legal constraints and…
The petitioners argued that a valid marriage occurred through the exchange of garlands (Varmala) and applying vermilion (Sindoor). However, the court observed that no legal provision acknowledged marriage by exchanging…
Shruti Mahapatra
Gender neutral law activist