Supreme Court: Courts Should Conduct Thorough Scrutiny Before Granting Bail in Dowry Death Cases
The Court said that by mechanically granting bail in such cases, courts risk normalising a crime that continues to claim […]
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Husband Secures Relief from Supreme Court After 5-Year Battle in Challenging Cases Under Section 498A, Dowry Act, and SC/ST Act
Supreme Court Ruling: A husband emerges victorious in false challenging cases under Section 498A, SC/ST Atrocities Act, and Dowry Act,
Supreme Court: Personal Presence of Parties in Domestic Violence Cases Not Mandatory Unless Protection Order Is Breached
The Supreme Court closed a case against the husband and his family under the DV Act and directed him to
Dowry Demand Not Required to Invoke Section 498A IPC for Cruelty to Wife: Supreme Court
The absence of an explicit dowry demand does not negate the applicability of the provision where acts of physical violence
Spouse in a void marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act is eligible for permanent alimony/maintenance: Supreme Court
The Court held that whether such relief of permanent alimony can be granted depends on the facts of each case
Supreme Court: Husband Liable for Wife’s Stock Market Debt Under Oral Contract
The Court said that an arbitral tribunal can exercise jurisdiction over the husband in such cases under Bye-law 248(a) of
Victim Engaged in Intimate Relations Willingly, Not Due to False Promise of Marriage: Supreme Court Dismisses Rape Case Against Accused
The Apex Court allowed Criminal Appeals of an accused against the Allahabad High Court’s Order upholding a Summoning Order issued
Supreme Court: Right to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC is a Legal and Moral Duty of the Husband, Not a Benefit for the Wife
The Supreme Court allowed a Criminal Appeal preferred by a wife against the Order of the Telangana High Court. The
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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