In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against in-laws wrongly implicated under Sections 498A, 377, and 506 IPC. The Court held that sweeping, vague allegations without specific details cannot form the basis of prosecution. This judgment sends a clear message—criminal law cannot be a tool for settling personal scores or harassing entire […]
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR filed by a woman against her ex-boyfriend after their relationship ended. She had accused him of rape case under POCSO, claiming she was a minor when the relationship began. However, the Court found that there was no proof, and the FIR was filed years later — only after the […]
India is quietly witnessing a devastating crisis—one that hides behind the curtain of silence, stigma, and legal misuse. As male suicide rates continue to rise, particularly among married men, the nation must confront an uncomfortable truth: our legal system, meant to protect the vulnerable, is increasingly being weaponised against Mens Lives. The Stark Reality Over […]
Introduction The High Court of Punjab and Haryana (High Court) imposed fine on two women recently in two separate cases. Wives have settled the matrimonial disputes with their husbands wherein they also accepted permanent alimony after divorce. The dispute between the spouses got settled however, women refused to cooperate during quashing of criminal cases against […]
Introduction Recently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court passed a fantastic decision of wherein it has taken a very balanced stand. The High Court took a stern step against the woman litigant for misusing the process of law to harass her husband. In this case, the Court pointed out that Section 498A of the Indian […]
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