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
P&H High Court Issues Directives on Utilizing Section 340 CrPC in Matrimonial Disputes
Noting a recent upsurge in matrimonial disputes driven by contentious and malicious motives, leading to a significant backlog in the
Supreme Court Rules Hindu Marriages Invalid Without Proper Ceremonies; Registration Alone Not Sufficient
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court provided clarity on the legal prerequisites and significance of Hindu marriages as outlined
Supreme Court Approves Bail for Man Accused of Engaging in Non-Consensual, Unnatural Intimacy with Wife
The Court noted that a settlement had apparently been entered into between the parties and even if the Court is
A Hindu Woman Without Personal Income Is Entitled to Life Estate from Deceased Husband, but Doesn’t Possess ‘Absolute Rights’, Rules Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified the inheritance rights of Hindu widows who receive a life estate from their late
Unlocking Generational Wealth: A Comprehensive Guide to Gift Deeds
In a world where financial stability and security are paramount, the notion of transferring wealth to loved ones often takes
SC Validates Summons for Wife in ‘Cheating’ Complaint Filed by Husband, Establishing Prima Facie Case
The Supreme Court affirmed the summoning of a wife in a ‘cheating’ complaint initiated by her husband. The Court granted
Supreme Court Rules Man Has No Authority Over Wife’s Streedhan
In a recent case, the Supreme Court reiterated a fundamental principle regarding streedhan, the property gifted to a woman during
Patna High Court Directs Two Judicial Officers to Compensate Man with ₹200 for Unwarranted Trial under Section 498A IPC
In a unique ruling, the Patna High Court has instructed two judicial officers in the state to individually compensate a
Understanding Judicial Separation
In the realm of family law, judicial separation serves as a significant legal recourse for couples encountering irreconcilable differences but
High Court Ruling: If Execution Case Lingers Over Six Months, Executing Court Must Justify Delay in Decree Enforcement, See Verdict
The single judge bench of Tripura High Court declined to excuse the delay of around 2 years and 5 months
Kerala High Court: Family Courts Authorized to Adjust Child Custody Orders Upon Changed Circumstances, Res Judicata Doctrine Inapplicable
The Kerala High Court has affirmed a ruling from the Family Court, emphasizing that parties involved in child custody cases
Allahabad High Court Orders ₹5 Lakh Fine Against ‘CWC’ for Sending Minor Girl Living with Mother to Children’s Home
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court imposed a fine of Rs. 5 lakhs on the Nari Niketan/Child Welfare
Supreme Court: Refusing Child Care Leave to Mothers of Disabled Children Violates Constitutional Obligations
The Court observed that denying child care leaves to mothers would violate the Constitutional duty to ensure equal protection of
Comprehensive Examination of Review, Revision, and Appeal in CPC and CrPC
In the Indian legal framework, Review, Revision, and Appeal stand as distinct recourses accessible to individuals dissatisfied with a judicial
Court Invalidates Marriage Citing Husband’s “Relative Impotence”
A division bench of justices Vibha Kankanwadi and S G Chapalgaonkar in the judgment on April 15 also noted that