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Ex-CJI Chandrachud said Indian law still does not allow a wife to complain of marital rape and admitted this was his biggest regret. He said the law must change, even as men continue to face criminal liability for other acts within marriage without equal legal clarity. RAJASTHAN: Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has…
Karnataka High Court has adopted the Calcutta High Court’s Child Access and Custody Guidelines 2025 as an interim measure. The move ensures uniform, child-centric custody practices until the Union Government issues national guidelines. BENGALURU: In a landmark development in child custody jurisprudence, the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka has adopted the Child Access and Custody…
The Bombay High Court ruled that a financially independent working wife cannot claim interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. However, the Court ordered that child maintenance must be paid from the date of application, not from the date of order. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court clearly held that interim maintenance under…
The Supreme Court has restored conviction in a dowry death case and issued nationwide directions to fight the dowry system. The Court stressed education, accountability, and awareness to end this deep-rooted social evil. Supreme Court Issues Strong Directions Curb the Dowry Evil: The Supreme Court of India, while setting aside the acquittal of a husband…
The Supreme Court has dissolved a marriage after 24 years of separation, holding that prolonged litigation and complete breakdown make the marriage meaningless. The Court said keeping such marriages alive only on paper causes cruelty to both sides and serves no purpose. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has once again sent a strong…
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