The Delhi High Court has ruled that a woman’s right to a shared household under the Domestic Violence Act is a protective right—not a right to permanently stay in her in-laws’ home when it harms senior citizens. The Court upheld an order directing the woman to shift to a fully-funded alternate accommodation. NEW DELHI: In…
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…
The Karnataka High Court has clarified that if one parent applies for a child’s passport and claims divorce or custody, they must submit proper documents. The Court directed issuance of passports after the father gave “No Objection”, subject to compliance with visitation rights. for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce: The Karnataka High Court has made…
The Bombay High Court has suspended the 15-year sentence of a man convicted under POCSO, noting inconsistencies in the victim’s age and signs of consensual relationship. The Court said the appeal may succeed and granted bail with strict conditions. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court suspended the 15-year rigorous imprisonment sentence of Dilip Ramdev Kashab, who…
The Kerala High Court has made it clear that a man doesn’t need direct proof to show his wife is living in adultery—circumstantial evidence is enough to deny her maintenance. This ruling is a strong reminder that Section 125 CrPC cannot be misused to extract money from innocent husbands. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court delivered…
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