The Supreme Court of India has openly acknowledged rampant misuse of the POCSO Act against consensual adolescent relationships. Calling for a Romeo–Juliet clause, the Court signalled urgent reform to stop criminalising young boys for normal teenage relationships. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court in State of Uttar Pradesh v Anurudh & Anr urged the Centre to […]
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a father-in-law refusing to intervene in a marital dispute and a brother-in-law advising a wife to tolerate her husband’s conduct do not amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The Court quashed the FIR, warning against misuse of criminal law to harass relatives in matrimonial disputes. MUMBAI: The…
False child alienation is a silent form of psychological abuse where children are turned against loving fathers using lies and legal manipulation. Indian law can stop it—but only if fathers act early, document ruthlessly, and enforce their rights without emotion. NEW DELHI: False child alienation is one of the cruellest and most invisible forms of […]
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that long separation and pending dowry cases alone do not prove cruelty or desertion. The husband’s divorce appeal was dismissed for lack of evidence. RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court has made it clear that a long period of separation between husband and wife, or the mere existence of a dowry…
Delhi High Court warns that false sexual offence complaints harm not just the accused but also genuine women victims. Court says misuse of law creates public doubt and weakens justice for real survivors. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made strong and important observations on the serious impact of false Rape Cases and false…
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