The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man after an amicable matrimonial settlement. The ruling cited the power to quash cases under Article 142 of the Constitution when disputes are genuinely resolved.
The Supreme Court of India has recognized marital rape under the MTP Act, allowing a wife to seek an abortion if the pregnancy results from forced sex within the marriage. The court emphasized that consent is crucial, even within marriage, and abusive relationships should not limit access to medical care.
The Supreme Court quashed a rape case after ruling that a promise to marry made in good faith but not fulfilled is different from a false promise. The court deemed the FIR an abuse of criminal process, closing the case.
The Supreme Court ruled that a working wife with a sufficient salary is not entitled to maintenance. However, it awarded ₹30 lakhs for the daughter’s care and upheld the divorce, citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
The Supreme Court has ruled that women cannot be evicted from their homes just because they are disliked. This decision upholds women’s right to live in shared households, emphasizing their need for emotional and financial support.
A lawyer who was disqualified from a District Judge position because of a 498-A case filed by his wife has failed to get relief from the Supreme Court. Despite being acquitted of all charges, the Supreme Court upheld the decision to remove him from the list of candidates.
The Supreme Court has ruled that a daughter unwilling to maintain a relationship with her father cannot claim expenses for education and marriage from him. This decision was made during a divorce case involving irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
The Supreme Court sentenced a woman and her second husband to six months in jail for bigamy, with an alternate prison time arrangement to ensure their child’s welfare. Discover the court’s rationale and unique sentencing.
he Supreme Court has quashed an FIR against a father for taking his son from the mother’s custody, focusing on the child’s best interests and the proper use of legal resources.
The Supreme Court ruled that a candidate cannot be denied a job appointment solely for being tried under Section 498A IPC, particularly if acquitted. The court ordered the appointment of the candidate within four weeks.
