Women in Legally Recognized Marriages Also Protected Under Section 498A IPC
The Court rejected an argument that Section 498A IPC could only be invoked by a “legally wedded wife.” The Kerala […]
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Does non-penetrative sexual intent count as assault under POCSO?
The High Court agreed with a trial court’s view that if there is sexual intent behind physical contact, it would
Pune Family Court Denies Wife’s Request for Interim Alimony Based on Earnings
A Pune family court recently dismissed a 46-year-old woman’s request for interim alimony based on earnings, citing her stable income
Sex with a minor wife is considered rape; marital rape exception does not apply
The Court affirmed the apex court’s decision in Independent Thought vs. Union of India, which read down the marital rape
Hugging or Kissing Among Teenage couples is Not a Crime, Case Against Youth Dismissed
The Court made the observation while quashing a case against a 21-year-old boy booked for having hugged and kissed his
Widow Can’t Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law Under Muslim Law, DV Act
The Court noted that the father-in-law cannot be compelled to pay maintenance to his widowed daughter-in-law either under the Domestic
Madras High Court Urges BCI to Establish Guidelines Preventing Lawyers from Escalating Marital Disputes
The Court has asked the Bar Council of India to formulate guidelines for lawyers so that their efforts are focused
Supreme Court Permits Transfer of Matrimonial Case Filed by Judge’s Wife in UP
The wife raised apprehension that due to connections of her husband with other judicial officers in State, she is unlikely
Delhi High Court Orders State to Enable Online Registration Option for Muslim Marriages
Currently, the Delhi government’s marriage registration portal offers only two options to register a marriage – one under the Hindu
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Ruling to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Case Due to Compromise
A Bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and PV Sanjay Kumar delivered the verdict. On Thursday, the Supreme Court overturned the
Supreme Court mandates compulsory compensation for sexual assault victims
The Court was hearing a bail plea filed by a man convicted for rape and sexual assault under various provisions
Madras High Court: Second Marriage by Muslim Man Deemed Cruelty to First Wife
Although the husband, a Muslim, is permitted to enter into a second marriage, the Court held that he must still
Domestic Violence Act Aims for Quick Relief, But Cases Still Drag On: Supreme Court
On Monday (November 4), the Supreme Court raised concerns about the slow progress of cases under the Protection of Women
Kerala High Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Woman’s Partner, Declares Marriage Not Legal in Cruelty Allegation
Based on this, the Court observed that an essential ingredient to attract an offence under Section 498A of the IPC
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Marriage Does Not Displace Daughter’s Role in Parents Family
The Court criticised a 1999 State policy that extended different treatment to sons and daughters when it came to compassionate
Children from invalid marriages cannot be denied birth registration, rules Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua observed that such children are living beings and the same needs to be acknowledged in law.
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Husband Obligated to Support Child Even if Wife is Financially Independent
Even when the mother is working, it does not mean the father will be absolved from taking responsibility for the
Allahabad HC: Court Must Decide on Allegation of Adultery Against Wife Before Granting Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a clear allegation of adultery is made against the wife, the court must