Marriage Gifts Not Usually Dowry
Observing that gifts exchanged during marriage ceremonies are generally not considered dowry, the Allahabad High Court stayed criminal proceedings against […]
The Delhi Police Act, 1978: A Comprehensive Overview
The Delhi Police Act, 1978, is a key piece of legislation that governs the functioning, organisation, and duties of the
Secret Recordings Between Spouses Are Legally Admissible
The Court said that the right to privacy cannot override the right to a fair trial when a spouse seeks
Bombay High Court Calls for Settlements Amid Misuse of Matrimonial Laws
The Court also observed that marriages are not merely a social contract but a spiritual union that binds two souls
Husband not liable to pay for under-construction flat: Bombay High Court
A woman had sought directions against her husband to clear the outstanding dues for a residential flat jointly booked by
The Human Rights Act – An In-Depth Overview
The Human Rights Act is a cornerstone piece of legislation that ensures fundamental rights and freedoms are protected under domestic
Broken Relationship Not Sufficient to Claim Rape, Rules Kerala High Court
The Court observed that arrest and remand should not become tools of punishment in cases where a Broken relationship later
Married Woman Cannot Allege Sexual Coercion Based on False Promise of Marriage
However, the Court made it clear that each case with allegations of rape or deceitful sex on false promise of
Saying ‘I love you’ alone doesn’t amount to sexual harassment: Bombay High Court
The Court made the observation while setting aside the conviction of a man booked under POCSO Act and IPC for
High Court Halts Quashing of POCSO Cases Pending Govt Clarity on Teen Romance
The Court made the observation while hearing a case involving a 27-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, is a procedural law that governs the admissibility, relevance, and value of evidence presented in
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Wife’s WhatsApp chats valid proof of affair, even without consent
The High Court held that a husband can use his wife’s WhatsApp chats, even if obtained without her consent, as
Validity of Marriage Must Be Decided by Civil Court
Once a marriage was voluntarily registered under the Kerala Registration of Marriages Rules, the registrar cannot cancel the entry merely
Terming Husband Over Disability Is Mental Cruelty
The Orissa High Court has ruled that when a wife mocks or makes demeaning remarks about her husband’s physical disability—using
Section 20 PWDV Act: Grounds to Deny Maintenance
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDV Act) is a social welfare legislation aimed at protecting women
Supreme Court Quashes 498A IPC Case Against Husband and In-Laws, Warns Against Misuse of the Provision
The Supreme Court recently set aside an FIR and chargesheet filed against a husband and his family under Section 498A
Chhattisgarh High Court: Section 377 Case Against Husband Without Proof Is Abuse of Process
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that, in the absence of medical evidence or supporting material, initiating proceedings under Section 377
When Only One Side is Heard: A Case of Biased Justice Under the Domestic Violence Act
Why Courts Must Ensure Fairness for Both Husband and Wife A recent order by the Dindoshi Sessions Court in Mumbai
J&K High Court: Lok Adalat Award Unenforceable If DV Act/CrPC Case Filed Anew
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court was considering a Petition challenging the award passed by the Lok Adalat
Mutual Divorce Valid If Criminal Case Filed Within a Year: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that when one spouse files a criminal case against the other, and both parties
Supreme Court Quashes FIR, Warns Against Misuse of Police in Civil Disputes by Litigants
The appeals before the Supreme Court were filed by the appellants arraigned as accused in a criminal case registered under