Bombay High Court Quashes Woman’s FIR Against In-Laws, Cites Revenge Motive in Filing
The instant FIR was nothing, but a shot fired by the husband from his wife’s shoulders to espouse his own […]
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Delhi High Court: Adulterers Cannot Present Arguments in Divorce Cases
The High Court ruled that a divorce petition is centered around the couple who entered into matrimony and a third
Inherent Powers Under Section 482 CrPC Do Not Grant Unlimited Jurisdiction; High Courts Cannot Review Facts in FIR: Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that the inherent powers under Section 482 of the CrPC do
Punjab and Haryana High Court Fines Woman ₹50,000 for ‘Vengeful Actions’ Against Ex-Husband
The woman had moved courts in different states alleging that the man had cheated her by obtaining the decree of
Women cannot be held liable for sexual harassment under Section 354A IPC: Calcutta High Court
The Court noted that the provision is gender-specific and that only a male person can be held liable under this
Father exposing private parts, showing child sex scenes is sexual harassment under POCSO: Uttarakhand High Court
The Court also upheld the family court’s order directing him to pay ₹25,000 per month to his wife and ₹20,000
Karnataka High Court Dismisses POCSO Act Case Against Youth Following Marriage to Victim
Justice M Nagaprasanna observed that continuing the proceedings would result in the survivor and the child born as a result
Delhi High Court: Anticipatory Bail Can Be Filed Under BNSS Even If FIR is Under IPC
High Court granted relief to a man accused of rape of a woman he late married. The Delhi High Court
Raising dhoti, asking minor to measure penis is prima facie POCSO offence: Kerala High Court
The Court made it clear that its observations are of a prima facie nature and the establishment of guilt or
Allahabad High Court: Passport Can Be Issued Without Court Permission Even If Criminal Case Is Pending
The Court said that the petitioner would be required to approach the competent court for permission only in case of
POCSO Act | Conviction Possible Based Solely on Victim’s Reliable Testimony: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court recently upheld a conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act based only on
Touching Private Parts with Penis Constitutes Penetrative Sexual Assault under POCSO Act: Meghalaya High Court
The Court said even if there is no penetration, the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under Section 6 will
Delhi High Court Rules That Non-Custodial Parent Must Have Visitation Rights to Maintain Contact with Child, Advocates for Joint Parenting as Standard
The Delhi High Court has ruled that in custody cases, a parent without custody of their child is entitled to
Supreme Court Rules Divorced Muslim Women Eligible for Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC
A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Justice Augustine George Masih pronounced separate but concurring judgments. The Supreme Court, in
Kerala High Court Urges Vigilance from Police and Courts to Prevent Misuse of POCSO Act
The Court noted that scrutiny is essential for allegations made under the Act, to ensure that its harsh provisions are
Supreme Court: Divorce Permissible if Parties Do Not Cohabit for One Year Following Restitution of Conjugal Rights Decree
On July 8, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that a divorce petition can be filed on the grounds of desertion
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Long-term Relationship Failures Do Not Justify Rape Allegations on Marriage Grounds
At a young age, a couple may believe that they are in love and their relationship will lead to marriage;
Depriving a Father of Meeting His Daughter Due to Marital Discord Constitutes Cruelty: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has clarified that preventing a father from meeting his daughter due to marital discord
Delhi High Court Rules WhatsApp Conversations Inadmissible as Evidence Without Required Certificate Under Evidence Act
The Delhi High Court has observed that WhatsApp conversations cannot be read as evidence without there being a proper certificate
How the Allahabad High Court Intervened to Rescue an Elderly Couple Confined by Their Son and Daughter-in-Law
The Court formed a committee after finding out that the couple was severely restricted, with limited or no access to
Allahabad High Court: POCSO Act Misused in Cases of Consensual Teenage Relationships
The judicial system should aim to balance the protection of minors with the recognition of their autonomy in certain contexts,