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Consenting Adults Don’t Need Parents Or Society’s Approval For Choosing Life Partners: Delhi HC Exposes How Men & Women Are Still Forced to Seek ‘Permission’
High Court Feb 09, 2026

Consenting Adults Don’t Need Parents Or Society’s Approval For Choosing Life Partners: Delhi HC Exposes How Men & Women Are Still Forced to Seek ‘Permission’

The Delhi High Court reaffirmed that marriage between consenting adults is a constitutional right, not a family-controlled privilege. Parental threats or social pressure cannot override personal liberty under Article 21. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, through Justice Saurabh Banerjee, has once again sent a strong and clear message that marriage is a personal choice…
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Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Child and Career Amid Pending Custody Disputes: Delhi High Court Cites Article 21
High Court Feb 6, 2026

Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Child and Career Amid Pending Custody Disputes: Delhi High Court Cites Article 21

The Delhi High Court held that a mother’s right to higher education and personal development under Article 21 cannot be stopped due to pending custody disputes. The Court allowed her to relocate abroad with the child while modifying the father’s visitation rights. NEW DELHI: Justice Saurabh Banerjee of the Delhi High Court delivered a detailed…

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Throwing Baby Into Canal | “No Mother Would Hurt Her Child”: Orissa High Court Orders 75% Back Wages After Woman’s Acquittal
High Court Feb 6, 2026

Throwing Baby Into Canal | “No Mother Would Hurt Her Child”: Orissa High Court Orders 75% Back Wages After Woman’s Acquittal

The Orissa High Court ruled that a Mother falsely accused of killing her child cannot be financially punished after acquittal. Rejecting “no work no pay,” the Court ordered 75% back wages, holding the State accountable for years of forced unemployment. CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad and…

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Interim Maintenance Continues Despite Adultery Claims, But Wife Must Refund Amount If Allegations Are Proved: Delhi High Court Cites Domestic Violence Act
High Court Feb 6, 2026

Interim Maintenance Continues Despite Adultery Claims, But Wife Must Refund Amount If Allegations Are Proved: Delhi High Court Cites Domestic Violence Act

The Delhi High Court has ruled that unproven adultery allegations cannot stop interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, if adultery is later proved in trial, the wife must return the entire maintenance amount with interest. New Delhi: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment that directly affects…

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False Rape Allegation and Wrongful Arrest by Police: Allahabad High Court Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation To Innocent Man Jailed Without Proper Verification
High Court Feb 5, 2026

False Rape Allegation and Wrongful Arrest by Police: Allahabad High Court Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation To Innocent Man Jailed Without Proper Verification

Allahabad High Court held that police jailed a man for 79 days on a rape allegation without verification or credible evidence. The Court ruled that such mechanical arrests violate personal liberty and awarded ₹1 lakh compensation. False Rape Case, Wrongful Arrested: The Allahabad High Court, through a bench comprising Justice Arindam Sinha and Justice Satya…

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Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Child and Career Amid Pending Custody Disputes: Delhi High Court Cites Article 21
High Court Feb 6, 2026 0

Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Child and Career Amid Pending Custody Disputes: Delhi High Court Cites Article 21

The Delhi High Court held that a mother’s right to higher education and personal development under Article 21 cannot be stopped due to pending custody disputes. The Court allowed her to relocate abroad with the child while modifying the father’s visitation rights. NEW DELHI: Justice Saurabh Banerjee of the Delhi High Court delivered a detailed…

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Throwing Baby Into Canal | “No Mother Would Hurt Her Child”: Orissa High Court Orders 75% Back Wages After Woman’s Acquittal
High Court Feb 6, 2026 0

Throwing Baby Into Canal | “No Mother Would Hurt Her Child”: Orissa High Court Orders 75% Back Wages After Woman’s Acquittal

The Orissa High Court ruled that a Mother falsely accused of killing her child cannot be financially punished after acquittal. Rejecting “no work no pay,” the Court ordered 75% back wages, holding the State accountable for years of forced unemployment. CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad and…

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Interim Maintenance Continues Despite Adultery Claims, But Wife Must Refund Amount If Allegations Are Proved: Delhi High Court Cites Domestic Violence Act
High Court Feb 6, 2026 0

Interim Maintenance Continues Despite Adultery Claims, But Wife Must Refund Amount If Allegations Are Proved: Delhi High Court Cites Domestic Violence Act

The Delhi High Court has ruled that unproven adultery allegations cannot stop interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However, if adultery is later proved in trial, the wife must return the entire maintenance amount with interest. New Delhi: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment that directly affects…

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False Rape Allegation and Wrongful Arrest by Police: Allahabad High Court Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation To Innocent Man Jailed Without Proper Verification
High Court Feb 5, 2026 0

False Rape Allegation and Wrongful Arrest by Police: Allahabad High Court Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation To Innocent Man Jailed Without Proper Verification

Allahabad High Court held that police jailed a man for 79 days on a rape allegation without verification or credible evidence. The Court ruled that such mechanical arrests violate personal liberty and awarded ₹1 lakh compensation. False Rape Case, Wrongful Arrested: The Allahabad High Court, through a bench comprising Justice Arindam Sinha and Justice Satya…

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