Supreme Court outlines 8 key factors for determining alimony amid Bengaluru techie case debate
The Supreme Court’s order comes amidst the ongoing controversy over the death of a Bengaluru-based techie, who accused his wife […]
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Supreme Court: Section 498A Misused to Coerce Husband into Meeting Unreasonable Demands by Wives
The Court said that there is a growing trend to use the provision as a tool by women for unleashing
Kerala High Court: Oral Complaints Cannot Replace Written Complaints Under POSH Act
The Court opined that while oral complaints may be given in exceptional circumstances, it cannot be a routine substitute for
Bombay High Court: Medical Evidence Alone Insufficient for Conviction in Sexual Assault Cases
Justice GA Sanap held that while medical evidence can be used as corroborative evidence, it should not be considered the
Supreme Court: Refusal to Marry Does Not Constitute Abetment of Suicide
The Court observed that the deceased’s dying declaration contained no claims of a physical relationship or sexual intercourse with the
Supreme Court Cautions Courts to Prevent Over-Implication of Husband’s Distant Relatives
The Supreme Court has issued a caution to the lower courts, urging them to prevent the unnecessary implication of a
Supreme Court Highlights Concerning Trend of Filing Rape Cases After Consensual Relationships Sour
A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh flagged the “worrying trend” of attributing criminality to the
Delhi Court Directs Woman to Pay ₹15 Lakh in Defamation Case Filed by Ex-Husband
The case revolved around allegations of defamatory emails and chats that the ex-wife had purportedly sent, targeting her ex-husband. NEW
Supreme Court: A Breakup Alone Cannot Lead to a Rape Case Against a Man
The Court was of the view that it was inconceivable for the girl-complainant to maintain a prolonged relationship with the
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
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