Delhi High Court Rules Partner Not Responsible for Assisting Suicide Amid Love Failure
The Court further said that if a student fails an exam or a client loses a case and commits suicide […]
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Not All Cases of Penetrative Sexual Assault Require Hymen Tear: Gauhati High Court’s Ruling in POCSO Case
“A charge of penetrative sexual assault is made out the moment there is some degree of insertion. Therefore, non-tear of
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Husband’s Plea for Adjustment of Maintenance, Affirming 25% of Husband’s Net Income as Fair Support for Wife
The proceeding u/s 125 CrPC. is summary in nature in which only prima facie it has to be seen that
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Against Denying Maintenance to Wife Based on Her Modern Lifestyle
In the present case, the Court said the wife was free to live her life as per own wishes whether
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband with a 75% disability cannot be compelled to provide maintenance to his estranged wife.
The Karnataka High Court declined to order a husband, who has a 75% disability, to pay maintenance to his estranged
Husband Appeals to Wife’s Parents for Financial Support for Child, Denies Dowry Request: Patna High Court
The Court made the observation while setting aside a man’s conviction under Section 498A, IPC (cruelty) and Section 4 of
Denying Food to Wife Over Unmet Dowry Demand Constitutes Cruelty, Asserts Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Court further observed that compelling a married woman to live in her parental home on account of non-fulfillment of
Woman cohabiting with man for a significant duration entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, rules Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that Supreme Court has emphasised on the broad interpretation of the term “wife” under Section
Karnataka High Court: Relatives of Husbands Frequently Accused in Section 498A IPC Cases Despite Lack of Evidence
The Court made the observation while quashing proceedings against eight relatives of a man. However, the Court upheld proceedings against
Anticipatory Bail Granted to Advocate BA Aloor by Kerala High Court in POCSO Case
The petition moved by Aloor contended that the minor child’s mother had previously filed a police complaint against him alleging
Allahabad High Court Rules Kanyadan Ceremony Not Mandatory for Valid Hindu Marriage
The Hindu Marriage Act does not say that kanyadan is essential for the solemnization of a Hindu marriage, the Court
Civil Courts Can Also Adjudicate Suits Filed by In-Laws Against Daughter-in-Law, Rules Delhi High Court
The Court emphasised that a matter would fall under the purview of family court only when the circumstances have a
Second Spouse Unable to Pursue Allegations Against Spouse Under Section 498A IPC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a ‘second wife’ cannot file a complaint under Section 498-A of the IPC
Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses Bail to Woman Accused of Lodging False Rape Allegations Against Several Men
The Court observed that the woman has previously filed multiple rape cases against various individuals, including two against her husband.
Telangana High Court: Possession of Passport is a Fundamental Right under Personal Liberty, Regardless of Pending Criminal Cases
Telangana High Court: Criminal Case Pending Doesn’t Justify Passport Denial; Personal Liberty Encompasses Passport Possession The Telangana High Court ruled
Delhi High Court Clears Four Men in Gang Rape Case, Rebukes Delhi Police and Trial Court
The Court criticised the trial court for getting carried away with prosecutrix’s first statement and ignoring the fact that the
Rajasthan High Court Decrees: Consensual Intercourse Among Adults Beyond Marriage Not Deemed Criminal
Justice Birendra Kumar observed that the exception was the offence of adultery under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code
Delhi High Court Rules: Children Do Not Possess Inherent Right to Attend Specific Schools of Their Preference
The Delhi High Court determined that a child does not possess an inherent entitlement to receive education in a specific
Bombay High Court Releases Rape Suspect on Bail, Citing Doubts Over Alleged Crime on Crowded Beach During Eid
“It does not appeal to one’s mind that in a broad day light at a crowded Juhu Chowpatty on the
Rajasthan High Court Declares: Consensual Physical Relationships Among Adults Outside of Marriage Are Not Criminal Offenses
In a landmark judicial pronouncement, the Rajasthan High Court has affirmed the primacy of constitutional morality over societal norms in
Family Court Must Have Wife’s Income Affidavit Before Passing Ex-Parte Maintenance Order Under Section 125 CrPC: Jharkhand High Court
In its ruling dated March 1, 2024, the Jharkhand High Court has remanded a maintenance case back to the Family