Category-wise legal articles and resources.
The Calcutta High Court quashed a second 498A and dowry case filed on the same matrimonial incident, holding it legally unsustainable. The Court warned that repetitive complaints with vague allegations amount to misuse of criminal law and harassment of the husband and his family. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court, presided over by Justice Chaitali Chatterjee…
The Calcutta High Court quashed a wife’s criminal case under Section 498A IPC and other laws, ruling that expecting an educated, earning wife to contribute to household expenses or pay EMIs is not cruelty. Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta held that vague and unspecific allegations cannot justify prosecution. WEST BENGAL: The Calcutta High Court, in Dr….
Calcutta High Court issues new, detailed rules for child custody and parenting, ensuring equal rights and welfare for children of separated parents. The landmark decision focuses on “what truly matters — the child’s best interest.” WEST BENGAL: In a historic decision for children’s rights (Child Custody), the Calcutta High Court has introduced a complete set…
Summary In a case closely watched for its legal and emotional complexity, the Calcutta High Court upheld the conviction of Krishna Tewari under Sections 498A and 302 of the IPC for the death of his wife, who died within two and a half years of marriage. The Court held that the husband’s inability to explain […]
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