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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…
The Supreme Court has said dowry remains widespread despite strict laws, which are both ineffective and misused. The Court restored convictions in a 24-year-old dowry death case and issued nationwide reform directions. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has once again raised serious concerns over the continued existence of dowry in Indian society, clearly…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a husband’s divorce after finding strong evidence that the wife was in an illicit relationship with another man. The Court said such behaviour like sharing nude photos and explicit chats, cannot be accepted in Indian society. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court (Jabalpur Bench) has upheld a Family Court…
The Supreme Court held that asking for gold during a child’s Chhoochhak ceremony is not a dowry demand under Section 304B IPC. The husband’s dowry-death conviction was cancelled, but his 498A conviction was kept because he had already completed more than the sentence. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has cancelled the conviction of…
Kerala High Court ruled that 498A cruelty cases do not become weak even if there are no independent witnesses. The Court said family members’ testimony can be enough, raising major concerns for fairness in matrimonial cases. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has ruled that the absence of independent witnesses in a Section 498A IPC case…
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