When can Perjury be initiated?
James Kunjwal v. State of Uttarakhand & Anr. In the case at hand, FIR No. 109/2021 under section 376 and 506 under […]
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Courts Should Not Look At Pay Package Of Parties Alone To Determine Amount Of Alimony: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that courts should not rely solely on the pay packages of the parties when determining
Kerala High Court Rules Settlement in Rape Case Invalid and Contrary to Public Policy
In a plea seeking quashing of a rape case, the Court considered the legality of agreements to settle public offences
Assam Government Proposes Bill to Repeal Muslim Marriage and Divorce Law in the State
The Bill states that the existing Act is prone to misuse, facilitating underage or forced marriages without the consent of
Ajmer Sex Scandal: POCSO Court Hands Down Life Sentences to Six After 32 Years
The scandal involved a series incidents of gang rape and exploitation of over 100 school and college girls aged 11
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules Court Can Grant Ad-Interim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC/Section 144 BNSS
However, the Court said such ad-interim maintenance must be granted only in exceptional cases. The Punjab and Haryana High Court
‘Put me in prison but I won’t return’: Techie who went missing from Bengaluru reveals domestic struggles
The techie who went missing from Bengaluru disclosed that he left home due to serious domestic problems with his wife.
Section 498A IPC is Now Reputed to be Lodged Against Entire Family to Pressurise- Employment Prospective Can’t be Denied Due to This: Allahabad HC
In a notable ruling, Justice J.J. Munir of the Allahabad High Court examined the issue of denying public employment to
Does the Triple Talaq Law Render All Forms of Talaq Illegal? Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies
The Court was hearing a petition seeking quashing of the FIR registered against a Muslim man under Section 4 of
Can Bail Be Automatically Cancelled for Violating Conditions? Madhya Pradesh High Court Weighs In
The Court was dealing with a plea to recall an order directing the police to arrest an accused after holding
Delhi High Court: Penetrative Sexual Assault Charges under POCSO Act Can Also Apply to Women
High Court ruled that the pronoun ‘he’ appearing in Section 3 of POCSO Act cannot be given a restrictive meaning
Kerala High Court Highlights Misuse of POCSO Act, Questions Compensation for the Falsely Accused
In recent times, there have been instances of misuse of the POCSO Act, which not only undermines the intention of
Defamation Case Against Co-Accused Cannot Be Dismissed Due to Settlement Between Main Accused and Complainant: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a defamation case against a co-accused cannot be dismissed solely because of a
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Section 498A Case Against NRI In-Laws
The in-laws told the Court that they have been living abroad for many years and hadn’t visited India since 2011.
Tolerance is Key in Marriage, but Courts Must Be Cautious of False FIRs Driven by Overreactions from the Wife’s Family: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, while quashing an FIR filed by a woman accusing her husband and his family of dowry
Bombay High Court Rules that CrPC Provisions, Not Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS), Will Apply to Investigations Pending Before 01-07-2024
By a saving clause, which is construed to be an internal aid for the purpose of construction of a statute,
Delhi Court directs woman to compensate ₹15 lakh to ex-husband for defamation
Judge Sunil Beniwal of the Saket District Court in Delhi found that the acts of the ex-wife caused injury to
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Divorce to Convicted Man in Section 498A Case, Denies Alimony to Wife
Though the Court denied permanent alimony to the woman, it directed the man to pay a monthly amount of ₹10,000
Can a Couple Divorced by Mutual Consent Remarry? Punjab and Haryana High Court Weighs In
The Court said that appealing against such divorce decrees would undermine the court’s authority, make a mockery of its verdict
Supreme Court Overturns Bail Condition Requiring Husband to Meet All Physical and Financial Needs of Wife Under Section 498A IPC
The Supreme Court highlighted the importance of being careful when setting conditions for anticipatory bail, especially in cases related to
Delhi High Court: Child Entitled to Maintenance Under Hindu Marriage Act Until Financial Independence
A Division Bench ruled that a child’s education does not get over when he/she attains the age of 18 years.