Category-wise legal articles and resources.
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…
Kerela Court sets aside maintenance to Adult Daughter (27-year-old daughter), says support is not automatic, relief granted to 65-year-old father. KOCHI: In a ruling that will resonate with thousands of fathers across India, the Kerala High Court has clarified that a father’s obligation to provide maintenance does not continue indefinitely simply because a daughter remains…
In a major boost for men’s rights, the Supreme Court settled a 2022 rape case after the man returned money and gold as part of an amicable resolution. The verdict highlights growing concern over misuse of false rape allegations in India. NEW DELHI: An amicable settlement in a “false promise to marry” case was permitted…
The Kerala High Court has quashed an 8-year-old sexual assault case filed by a woman against her ex-husband, ruling that it was motivated by revenge after divorce and lacked credible evidence. Justice C. Pratheep Kumar said the case was an “abuse of the process of the court.” KOCHI: The Kerala High Court, in a major…
The Kerala High Court has given bail to a 26-year-old man accused of assaulting and smothering his 19-year-old girlfriend. The Court said medical reports did not show any signs of sexual assault and found no strong evidence against him. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court recently grants bail to a 26-year-old man accused of killing his…
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