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Myth: Only Women Face Domestic Violence â€“ Legal Reality, Court Judgments, and the Untold Truth in Indian Law 
Articles Mar 11, 2026

Myth: Only Women Face Domestic Violence â€“ Legal Reality, Court Judgments, and the Untold Truth in Indian Law 

Indian law protects women under the Domestic Violence Act, but court judgments reveal a more complex truth about abuse within marriage. Several rulings show how cruelty, false complaints, and legal harassment can also destroy a husband’s life – something rarely discussed. NEW DELHI: Domestic violence is one of the most serious social and legal issues in India. However, a widely […]
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Refusal to Marry or Ignoring Messages Not Abetment of Suicide: Delhi High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Man U/S 306 IPC
High Court Feb 26, 2026

Refusal to Marry or Ignoring Messages Not Abetment of Suicide: Delhi High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Man U/S 306 IPC

Can a suicide note alone put a man behind bars? The Delhi High Court says criminal law demands proof of an active and direct act, not emotional allegations. Refusal to Marry Not Suicide Abetment: In a recent order, the Delhi High Court, through Justice Saurabh Banerjee, granted anticipatory bail to applicant Ujjwal in an FIR…

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Breakup Does Not Amount To Abetment Of Suicide. Heartbreaks Are Common In Romantic Relationships: Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Man
High Court Feb 25, 2026

Breakup Does Not Amount To Abetment Of Suicide. Heartbreaks Are Common In Romantic Relationships: Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Man

Can a BreakUp automatically turn a man into an accused under Section 306 IPC / 108 BNS for abetment of suicide? The Delhi High Court says NO; Unless clear instigation and direct intent are shown, criminal law cannot replace emotional disappointment. NEW DELHI: Justice Manoj Jain of the Delhi High Court granted regular bail to…

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69 BNS | Refusal To Marry After Sex Due To Kundali Mismatch Is An offence & Can Lead To Arrest: Delhi High Court
High Court Feb 24, 2026

69 BNS | Refusal To Marry After Sex Due To Kundali Mismatch Is An offence & Can Lead To Arrest: Delhi High Court

Can a man be jailed for refusing marriage after a horoscope mismatch – even after a relationship?Delhi High Court says such refusal may amount to offence if promises were earlier made. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has ruled that if a man refuses to marry a woman after physical relations, and later cites kundali…

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Past Marriage Allegations Cannot Prove Dowry Death in 2nd Marriage: Delhi High Court Acquits Husband
Latest News Feb 24, 2026

Past Marriage Allegations Cannot Prove Dowry Death in 2nd Marriage: Delhi High Court Acquits Husband

Can allegations from a previous marriage be used to convict a man in a dowry death case? The Delhi High Court says NO and explains why evidence, not emotion, decides criminal liability. Dowry Death: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Madhu Jain, dismissed the State’s appeal…

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Breakup Does Not Amount To Abetment Of Suicide. Heartbreaks Are Common In Romantic Relationships: Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Man
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Breakup Does Not Amount To Abetment Of Suicide. Heartbreaks Are Common In Romantic Relationships: Delhi High Court Grants Bail To Man

Can a BreakUp automatically turn a man into an accused under Section 306 IPC / 108 BNS for abetment of suicide? The Delhi High Court says NO; Unless clear instigation and direct intent are shown, criminal law cannot replace emotional disappointment. NEW DELHI: Justice Manoj Jain of the Delhi High Court granted regular bail to…

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