Supreme Court: Relatives of the Accused Can’t Be Implicated in Section 498A Cases for Not Assisting the Victim
The Court said that in criminal cases related to domestic violence, the complaint and charges should be specific as far […]
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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Claiming Misuse of Women-Centric Laws
The petitioner, Singh, submitted to SC that these laws adversely affect men. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday dismisses
Delhi High Court Imposes ₹5,000 Fine on Woman for Filing Transfer Petition with ‘Scandalous’ Allegations Against Judge in Custody Dispute
The petitioner sought the transfer on the ground that the father, who had been granted temporary visitation rights, allegedly sexually
Kerala High Court: Police Can Probe Section 23 POCSO Act Case Without Magistrate’s Approval
A Division Bench of the Supreme Court had delivered a split opinion on this issue in 2022. Section 23 of
Supreme Court: Husband Deemed Legal Father of Child Despite Wife’s Adultery
The Court also held that when there is evidence to presume legitimacy, courts cannot order a DNA test to determine
Mutual Incompatibility Not Sufficient Grounds to Dissolve Hindu Marriage Within One Year Unless ‘Exceptional Hardship’ is Demonstrated
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage cannot be dissolved within one year on the grounds of
Supreme Court: Police Should Avoid Serving Section 41A CrPC/ (Section 35 of the BNSS) Notices via WhatsApp or Electronic Means
The Supreme Court has instructed that notices for appearance issued to accused or suspects under Section 41A of the Code
Supreme Court: Mere Use of Filthy Language Insufficient to Constitute Offence of Outraging Woman’s Modesty
The Court said there must be references to specific words used, contextual details or any gestures that could demonstrate a
Fake Lawyers Concern: Supreme Court Urges Expedited Advocate Verification, Requests BCI Report Within 8 Weeks
On Thursday (January 24), the Supreme Court raised significant concerns about the prolonged delays in verifying advocates’ law degrees and
Delhi High Court: Men Also Deserve Equal Protection from Cruelty and Violence as Women
The Delhi High Court has affirmed that men are deserve equal protection from cruelty and violence, just as women are.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Reinstatement of Husband-Judge Dismissed Following Wife-Judge’s Complaint
In 2009, a complaint had been made against the judicial officer by his wife, who was also a judge. The
Section 498A Case Against Husband’s Relatives Requires Proper Evaluation Before Dismissal
The Court said that while sweeping allegations against the husband’s in-laws will not stand, such allegations must be examined on
Section 498A IPC Frequently Misused Against Husbands and Their Families to Fulfill Unreasonable Demands by Wives
The Supreme Court, on December 10, quashed a Section 498A IPC (cruelty) case filed against a husband and his in-laws,
Refusal to Marry After Relationship Breakup Not Grounds for Abetment of Suicide Charge Against Man: Bombay High Court
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court ruled on Wednesday that a man cannot be charged with abetment of
Kerala High Court Rules Relief Under Domestic Violence Act Cannot Be Granted After Divorce
The court ruled that a woman cannot request reinstatement or alternative accommodation under the Domestic Violence Act following a divorce.
Supreme Court: Bail in Marital Disputes Should Not Be Linked to Maintenance Payment
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India ruled that bail in marital disputes should not be contingent on
Patna High Court: FIR in Matrimonial Dispute Quashed on Settlement Under Section 320 CrPC
The Patna High Court ruled that Section 320 of the Cr.P.C. does not prevent the quashing of a matrimonial dispute
Bombay High Court Dismisses Judicial Officer’s Cruelty FIR Against Husband and Relatives, Terms It a Retaliation in Matrimonial Dispute
The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed judicial officer’s cruelty FIR against husband and in-laws, alleging cruelty and other offences,
Ex-Husband Not Obligated to Maintain Ex-Wife at Current Lifestyle Indefinitely; Alimony Shouldn’t Equalize Wealth: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that a divorced wife cannot claim permanent alimony solely to achieve an equal wealth status
Litigants Do Not Have an Absolute Right to Appear as Party-in-Person: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The adversarial judicial system in India is fundamentally dependent on competence, integrity and ethical conduct of advocates, the Court said.
Atul Subhash Suicide: Allahabad High Court Grants Transit Anticipatory Bail to Estranged Wife’s Uncle
Subhash, a 34-year-old software engineer, had died by suicide in Bengaluru. The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted transit anticipatory