Section 31 DV Act Applies Only to Protection Order Breach: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a judgment by Justice Rakesh Kainthla, ruled that Section 31 of the Domestic Violence […]
Orissa High Court Grants Divorce to Man After Wife Lodges 45 FIRs Against Him and His Family
“The repeated threat of suicide or violence is not merely misconduct; it is an insidious form of emotional blackmail and
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR, Calls Misuse of Section 498A IPC to Harass Husband and Family ‘Abysmal
Such matters are now filed in the heat of the moment on advice of counsel by exaggerating and misconstruing actual
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,
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
No Bar on Quashing Criminal Proceedings Even After Filing of Charge Sheet: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that there is no restriction on quashing criminal proceedings even after a charge sheet has been
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.
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
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
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
Police Get More Powers Under New Laws
As of Monday, July 1, 2024, India will witness the implementation of three new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
Zero FIR and Online Complaints: New Criminal Laws Effective
Starting July 1, India will see the implementation of three new criminal laws aimed at modernizing the justice system. These
Delhi High Court: Allowing rape FIRs to be quashed through monetary settlements implies that justice can be bought
The High Court refused to quash a case registered under Section 376 IPC even as the victim and the accused
An Adult Can Marry or live with anyone of his or her choice Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has emphasized the fundamental right of adults to make personal choices regarding their life and relationships,
Adult’s Right to Marry or Live with a Partner of Choice is Protected Under Article 21: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court recently stated that no one can prevent an adult from going anywhere
Comprehensive Legal Guide: Filing a Police Complaint in India
In the complex tapestry of India’s legal system, the process of filing a police complaint stands as a pivotal point
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Dismisses Sexual Harassment Case Against IAF Wing Commander Following Settlement
It had been alleged that the accused officer repeatedly demanded sexual favours from the complainant and also passed objectionable comments
Punjab and Haryana High Court orders Police to compensate to a man for filing baseless FIR against him
The Punjab and Haryana Court recently directed the State Police of Punjab to pay ₹10,000 for compensation to a man