Not Bigamy if Married Man Cohabits with Another Woman Without Marriage: Rajasthan High Court Ruling
Merely because a couple (including, in this case, a man already married to another) lives together as husband and wife, […]
Allahabad HC: Maintenance Orders Under Section 125 CrPC Can Be Recalled Under Section 127; Bar Under Section 362 CrPC Not Applicable
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that orders issued under Section 125 CrPC, whether final or interim, can be recalled
Punishment for Criminal Conspiracy as Defined in Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
Exploring Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 Alright, let’s break down Section 120B of the Indian Penal
Guardians and Wards Act: Allahabad High Court Rules “Ordinary Residence” of Minor Not Equivalent to Temporary Residence in Custody Applications
The Allahabad High Court has determined that the term “ordinary residence” of a minor under Section 9(1) of the Guardians
Japan Permits Joint Custody for Divorced Parents
Long-standing frustrations from non-custodial parents—often fathers—over limited access to their children have fueled the push for change. Tokyo, Japan: On
Maintenance Orders Under Section 125 CrPC Can Be Recalled Under Section 127; Section 362 CrPC Bar Not Applicable: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has noted that orders passed under Section 125 CrPC, whether final or interim, can be recalled
Decoding India’s Legal System: A Layman’s Guide to Courts and Judges
In the vast tapestry of India’s legal System, the hierarchy of judges stands as a cornerstone of justice, ensuring that
Didn’t Make a List of Your Wedding Gifts? Allahabad High Court Explains Its Importance
Presents received by the bride or the bridegroom at the time of marriage are not treated as dowry under the
Exploring Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Understanding Divorce Laws
Marriage, being the foundation of family and society, is considered sacrosanct in Hindu culture. However, despite the sanctity attached to
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Divorce, Deeming Expectation for Husband to Abandon Elderly Mother and Mentally Unstable Sister as Cruelty
The Punjab & Haryana High Court rejected the appeal of a wife contesting the divorce decree issued to the couple
Calcutta High Court: Terms like ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’ not necessarily sexual in nature
The Court also cautioned that if the provisions of the POSH Act are misused, it could create more glass ceilings
Allahabad High Court: Muslims Forbidden from Asserting Right to Live-in Relationships, Deemed Contrary to Customary Law
The constitutional morality and social morality in the “matter of marriage institution” are required to be balanced, the Court said
Woman Faces Perjury Charge for False Kidnap, Rape Claim; Court Releases Three
In a case involving gang rape and kidnapping, three men were acquitted by a court. The court directed legal action
Calcutta High Court: DNA Evidence Not Definitive Proof in Rape Cases
Therefore, single-judge Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta refused to discharge a rape accused even after the DNA report concluded that he
Man in Uttar Pradesh Installs Camera to Gather Evidence of Abuse by Wife; Footage Leads to Her Arrest
The husband submitted CCTV footage to the police, displaying his wife physically assaulting him, binding his hands and feet, and
Woman Found Guilty of Falsely Accusing Man of Rape by UP Court; Ordered to Pay ₹5.9 Lakh Fine
Additional District Judge Gyanendra Tripathi sentenced the woman to 1,653 days of imprisonment, the same period the man had spent
Madras High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition for Custody of Minor Who Never Stayed with Biological Mother
The Madras High Court concluded a Habeas Corpus plea initiated by the biological mother of a young child, requesting custody
The Rajasthan High Court refuses bail for three individuals accused of participating in the lynching of a rape suspect
Justice Anil Kumar Upman observed that mob-lynching is unacceptable in a civilized society and that we are not living in
Supreme Court Calls for Parliamentary Amendments to Sections 85 and 86 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to Prevent Misuse of Section 498A IPC Before Implementation
While dismissing a criminal case initiated by a wife against her husband under Section 498A IPC, the Supreme Court has
MP High Court: Husband’s Non-consensual Sexual Act with Wife Not Deemed Rape, Woman’s Consent Irrelevant
Noting the absence of recognition for ‘Marital rape’ as an offense in India, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has stated
Unlocking Legal Remedies: Understanding Execution Petitions under Indian Law
Have you ever wondered what happens after a court makes a decision in your favor? Getting a court judgment might