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Can selling a matrimonial house become a dowry harassment case under Section 498A IPC? The Himachal Pradesh High Court has now answered this important question. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that merely selling a matrimonial house cannot automatically be treated as dowry harassment under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The…
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife cannot be blamed for desertion if her husband fathered a child with another woman during their marriage. The Court said this act clearly shows an ongoing relationship that forced the wife to live apart. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has made a strong observation in…
Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that though legal maintenance under Section 125 CrPC ends at majority, a father’s moral duty to support his children — especially during education — continues. The Court partly allowed the children’s plea for enhanced maintenance. SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has delivered a significant ruling on the responsibility of…
Summary: The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to an accused arrested under charges of rape and deception after a brief online acquaintance led to a physical relationship. The Court observed that custodial detention before trial should not be used as punishment, particularly where facts involve mutual adult interaction and require full trial to determine […]
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