Category-wise legal articles and resources.
The Kerala High Court confirmed divorce for a husband, ruling that a wife’s repeated cruelty and harsh behaviour toward children can create fear of harm and qualify as mental cruelty under Section 10(1)(x) of the Divorce Act. The Bench also held that suicide attempts by a spouse amount to cruelty. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court…
The Kerala High Court quashed the POCSO proceedings against an elderly pediatrician accused of sexual assault during a clinical examination. The Court found that the alleged acts took place in the presence of the girl’s mother and sister, with no evidence of sexual intent, and observed that the situation might have stemmed from a misunderstanding. […]
The Kerala High Court closed a contempt petition filed by a father alleging denial of access to his special-needs child, clarifying instead that he retains the right to be involved in the child’s therapy and schooling. The Court reminded both parents that while marriages may end, parental responsibilities endure, especially when a child requires special […]
Short Summary The Kerala High Court dismissed rape charges against Ajith, ruling that his relationship with the woman was consensual and not based on false promises. The five-year delay in filing the complaint, contradictory statements, and the woman later withdrawing her case raised doubts. This case highlights the misuse of rape laws and the need […]
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