HC quashes rape case against man lodged by a woman who used to lure men into relationship
The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal cases of ‘rape and cheating’ against a man after observing that the cases […]
Woman sentenced to one-month jail for violating divorce settlement agreement
The Delhi High Court recently sentenced one month of simple imprisonment to a woman for violating the terms of a
Women filing false POCSO, SC/ST Act Cases to Extort Money and Ruining Image of Innocent People: Allahabad High Court
On Thursday, the Allahabad High Court frowned upon the apparent trend among women filing false complaints under the Protection of
POCSO Act is Gender Neutral says Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently observed that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) is gender
Centre brings Bill to replace IPC, CrPC & Indian Evidence Act in Lok Sabha
The Central Government introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha today to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, the
IAS Officer Files a Complaint of Harassment Against His Wife & In-Laws
A Senior IAS Officer of Hyderabad has approached the Banjara Hills police alleging that his wife and in-laws are harassing
Freedom from long-queues for Supreme Court Entry Passes
The Supreme Court recently launched an online portal named “SuSwagatam” as it facilitates advocates, litigants, and visitors to apply for
Wife calling husband dark-skinned amounts to cruelty: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a wife demeaning her husband by calling him dark-skinned amounts to cruelty. The
Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹10k Costs on a Woman for Filing False Rape Case
The Allahabad High Court recently quashed a rape case after noting that the First Information Report (FIR) lodged in the
Can family courts hear original petitions under domestic violence act?
The Kerala High Court is slated to consider pertinent questions regarding the jurisdiction of family courts especially in case of
Family Courts should not give long adjournments if referring parties to counseling: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently said that if the family courts are referring parties to counseling, they should not give
Cases of Teenage Relationships may be dealt with on different footing: Delhi High Court
While directing framing of charges under POCSO Act against a man despite the victim’s recorded statement under section 164 of
A Major Woman with Prior Experience in Sex Does Not Resist, It May Not Be Non-Consensual: Orissa High Court
Recently, the Orissa High Court acquitted a man who was accused of raping his sister-in-law, noting that the woman even
Genuine cases of Sexual Offences are Exception Now: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently observed that genuine cases of sexual offences are becoming an exception now and false rape
Supreme Court gives relief to woman accused of her husband’s death by reducing her jail term
The Hon’ble Supreme Court on Tuesday made a modification in a murder conviction to that of culpable homicide not amounting
Bombay High Court Voices Concern over Increasing Trend of Misuse of the Domestic Violence Act in Women
The Bombay High Court recently voiced its concern over the trend of misuse of the provisions of the Protections of
Looking after wife, and children is the husband’s duty, says Holy Quran
The Karnataka High Court recently quoted the Holy Quran emphasizing that even the Holy book says that it’s the husband’s
Punjab and Haryana High Court orders Police to compensate to a man for filing baseless FIR against him
The Punjab and Haryana Court recently directed the State Police of Punjab to pay ₹10,000 for compensation to a man