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 […]
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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
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