Delhi High Court: Penetrative Sexual Assault Charges under POCSO Act Can Also Apply to Women
High Court ruled that the pronoun ‘he’ appearing in Section 3 of POCSO Act cannot be given a restrictive meaning […]
Kerala High Court Highlights Misuse of POCSO Act, Questions Compensation for the Falsely Accused
In recent times, there have been instances of misuse of the POCSO Act, which not only undermines the intention of
Pre-Arrest Bail Condition – Husband To Fulfil All Physical & Financial Requirements Of Wife Impracticable: Supreme Court of India
In the case at hand, Wife has filed Complaint Case No.1100/2021 under section 498A, IPC accusing the appellant/husband of cruelty.
Defamation Case Against Co-Accused Cannot Be Dismissed Due to Settlement Between Main Accused and Complainant: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a defamation case against a co-accused cannot be dismissed solely because of a
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Section 498A Case Against NRI In-Laws
The in-laws told the Court that they have been living abroad for many years and hadn’t visited India since 2011.
Tolerance is Key in Marriage, but Courts Must Be Cautious of False FIRs Driven by Overreactions from the Wife’s Family: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, while quashing an FIR filed by a woman accusing her husband and his family of dowry
Three New Criminal Laws Come into Force on July 1: Detailed Legal Analysis and Changes
Effective July 1, 2024, three major legislative amendments will be enacted, significantly impacting cybercrime, domestic violence, and drug-related offenses. This
Bombay High Court Rules that CrPC Provisions, Not Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS), Will Apply to Investigations Pending Before 01-07-2024
By a saving clause, which is construed to be an internal aid for the purpose of construction of a statute,
Delhi Court directs woman to compensate ₹15 lakh to ex-husband for defamation
Judge Sunil Beniwal of the Saket District Court in Delhi found that the acts of the ex-wife caused injury to
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Divorce to Convicted Man in Section 498A Case, Denies Alimony to Wife
Though the Court denied permanent alimony to the woman, it directed the man to pay a monthly amount of ₹10,000
Can a Couple Divorced by Mutual Consent Remarry? Punjab and Haryana High Court Weighs In
The Court said that appealing against such divorce decrees would undermine the court’s authority, make a mockery of its verdict
Supreme Court Overturns Bail Condition Requiring Husband to Meet All Physical and Financial Needs of Wife Under Section 498A IPC
The Supreme Court highlighted the importance of being careful when setting conditions for anticipatory bail, especially in cases related to
Delhi High Court: Child Entitled to Maintenance Under Hindu Marriage Act Until Financial Independence
A Division Bench ruled that a child’s education does not get over when he/she attains the age of 18 years.
Bombay High Court Quashes Woman’s FIR Against In-Laws, Cites Revenge Motive in Filing
The instant FIR was nothing, but a shot fired by the husband from his wife’s shoulders to espouse his own
Delhi High Court: Adulterers Cannot Present Arguments in Divorce Cases
The High Court ruled that a divorce petition is centered around the couple who entered into matrimony and a third
Inherent Powers Under Section 482 CrPC Do Not Grant Unlimited Jurisdiction; High Courts Cannot Review Facts in FIR: Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that the inherent powers under Section 482 of the CrPC do
Punjab and Haryana High Court Fines Woman ₹50,000 for ‘Vengeful Actions’ Against Ex-Husband
The woman had moved courts in different states alleging that the man had cheated her by obtaining the decree of
My wife has filed a domestic violence case against me, what shall I do?
Facing a domestic violence accusation is one of the most distressing situations anyone can encounter. The implications are far-reaching, affecting
Women cannot be held liable for sexual harassment under Section 354A IPC: Calcutta High Court
The Court noted that the provision is gender-specific and that only a male person can be held liable under this
Misuse of Section 85/498A by Women
Section 85/498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 to address the rising instances of cruelty and
Comparison Summary Of The Bhartatiya Nyaya Sanhita To The Indian Penal Code
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been proposed as a successor to the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), with the