Supreme Court: No Prior Approval Required to Prosecute Police for Filing False Cases
The Supreme Court has declared that prior sanction is unnecessary to prosecute police officers accused of filing false cases or […]
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Domestic Violence Act Aims for Quick Relief, But Cases Still Drag On: Supreme Court
On Monday (November 4), the Supreme Court raised concerns about the slow progress of cases under the Protection of Women
Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Show Humanity in Cross-Examination of Minor POCSO Victim
After noting that the minor victim was put through around 150 questions during cross-examination, the Court urged lawyers to be
Centre argues that thae Supreme Court cannot criminalize marital rape, stating that married women are already protected under existing laws
Centre said that it is not as if a woman’s consent is obliterated by marriage, but only that consent violations
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
Supreme Court: Section 498A IPC and Domestic Violence Laws Among the Most Misused
A Bench led by Justice BR Gavai made the observation while hearing a matrimonial dispute concerning maintenance. On Wednesday, the
Supreme Court: Family Courts Hold an Advantage in Child Custody Cases Compared to High Courts
The Supreme Court noted that Civil or Family Courts handling child custody cases have a more advantageous position than High
Supreme Court: Estranged Indian Spouse Must Be Present to Process Foreigner’s OCI Application
The Court explained that the Visa Manual, 2021 mandated the presence of the Indian spouse for an interview by the
Supreme Court: Lawyers Shouldn’t Just Serve as Messengers for Their Clients
The Supreme Court of India criticized a lawyer representing the Maharashtra government in a land compensation case for submitting an
Supreme Court to consider granting alimony in cases of annulled marriages
Taking note of the series of conflicting judgments on the said issue, a Division Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and
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