Supreme Court clears husband of 498A IPC charges, raises alarm over growing misuse of dowry and cruelty laws
On May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment addressing the misuse of Section 498a of […]
Muslim Man Not Punishable for Bigamy Under Mohammedan Law: Allahabad HC
Court observed that the Quran allows polygamy for a fair reason but it has been used by Muslim men for
Supreme Court Upholds Calcutta HC Ruling: CCTV Installation at Home Requires Consent of All Occupants
On May 9, the Supreme Court declined to interfere with a Calcutta High Court ruling that held CCTV cameras cannot
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019: A Landmark in Gender Justice
On August 22, 2017, the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic judgment that would mark a turning point in
Supreme Court: Rape claim not valid on promise of marriage in long-term live-in
More women are financially independent now, which has led to a proliferation of live-in relations and the Court cannot be
FIR Over Alleged Job Lie by Husband Set Aside by Supreme Court
The woman had claimed that her husband pretended to be an eye surgeon but turned out to be an optometrist.
Section 31 DV Act Applies Only to Protection Order Breach: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a judgment by Justice Rakesh Kainthla, ruled that Section 31 of the Domestic Violence
Calcutta High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine on Woman for False Newspaper Notice About Husband
The High Court ruled that the notices defamed the husband while their divorce case was pending. The Calcutta High Court
Magistrate’s Compassion Leads to Dismissal of Dowry Case
JFCM Judge personally meets frail couple outside courtroom in Bodhan, dismisses case after assessing their condition NIZAMABAD: In a touching
Supreme Court: Child’s Welfare Prevails Over Parental Love in Custody Cases
The Supreme Court was considering a matter pertaining to the custody of children. The Supreme Court reiterated that the deep
How to file a case in the High Court
1. Determine Jurisdiction Before filing, confirm: Whether the High Court has territorial and subject-matter jurisdiction. Should the case be filed
Religion Cannot Decide Child Custody, Says Bombay HC, Dismisses Muslim Father’s Plea
The father, who sought the access to his three-year-old daughter, argued that under Muslim law, as the natural guardian, he
Calcutta HC Orders Wife to Pay ₹1 Lakh for False Remarriage Allegations
The Calcutta High Court’s circuit bench at Port Blair has ordered a woman to pay ₹1 lakh to her husband
Taunts by Sisters-in-law Over Childlessness Do Not Constitute Cruelty: Andhra Pradesh High Court
“Taunting on the ground of not being able to conceive cannot be taken as sufficient grounds for continuation of proceedings
Groping Attempt is Aggravated Sexual Assault, Not Rape: Calcutta High Court
The Court made the observation while suspending the conviction and sentence of a man who was found guilty by the
Grounds for Denial of Interim Maintenance and Alimony under Indian Law
In India, the law provides protective measures for spouses, particularly women, through provisions like Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure
Supreme Court Condemns Excessive Use of Dowry Allegations Against Relatives
In a significant observation, the Supreme Court on Wednesday drew attention to a troubling trend in which victims of dowry
Only Instant Triple Talaq Barred: Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Over Talaq-e-Ahsan
The Court made it clear that Talaq-e-Ahsan doesn’t violate the 2019 Act banning instant triple talaq. The Bombay High Court
लैंगिक अपराधों से बालकों का संरक्षण अधिनियम, 2012 | POCSO Act in Hindi
बच्चे किसी भी समाज का भविष्य होते हैं। उनका संरक्षण, विकास और शिक्षा समाज की प्राथमिक जिम्मेदारी होनी चाहिए। परंतु,
Occasional Taunts by In-Laws Not Cruelty, But Part of Family Life: Supreme Court
Courts must be circumspect in taking allegations made under Section 498A IPC at face value, particularly when a divorce case
8 Unique Habits of a Low-Quality Woman (According to Psychology)
In today’s fast-paced world, we often encounter different personalities. While some individuals radiate positivity, confidence, and self-awareness, others may exhibit