Did the prosecution’s own evidence weaken the case against the accused? Why did the Madhya Pradesh High Court grant bail after more than a year in custody? Read the details behind the court’s decision. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to a man accused in a rape case after noting important developments that…
Can maintenance be awarded when a wife allegedly conceals her income? The Allahabad High Court said No, after finding contradictions in the wife’s income disclosures, the Court set aside her maintenance and directed the trial court to reconsider the matter. PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment delivered on 29 May 2026, Justice Achal Sachdev of the Allahabad…
Can a man become liable for maintenance even when marriage is not strictly proved? The MP High Court reiterated that strict proof of marriage is not required under Section 125 CrPC and maintenance can be granted based on surrounding circumstances. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, through Justice Gajendra Singh, has ruled that a…
Does a father’s duty end with maintenance, or can courts impose much more? The MP High Court ruled that educational expenses must also be considered and directed a father to bear ₹46.26 lakh towards his daughters’ professional education. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a financially capable father cannot avoid paying…
Can every relative of a husband be prosecuted in a dowry death case? The Karnataka High Court held that distant relatives who are not related to the husband by blood, marriage, or adoption cannot automatically be prosecuted in dowry death cases. BENGALURU: In a judgment delivered on June 4, 2026, Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the…
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