The Supreme Court Today (Oct 8) overturned the conviction and death penalty of Dashwanth, accused in the 2017 rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl in Chennai. The Court said the prosecution “miserably failed to prove the vital circumstances,” ordering his immediate release. NEW DELHI: In a major judgment, the Supreme Court of India today…
The Delhi High Court has sought the Union government’s reply on a petition by Pakistani national Ruqaiya Obaeed, who wants to live in India with her Delhi-based husband. The court will hear the matter again on November 12, 2025. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has asked the Union government to give its response in…
The Supreme Court quashed a false dowry and cruelty FIR against a husband’s brother, calling the allegations vague and malicious. Justice Nagarathna warned that misuse of Section 498A IPC to target innocent in-laws must be “nipped in the bud.” NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has made an important ruling in a case related…
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…
Justice Arun Monga grants bail to Naveen Yadav, accused under Section 69 BNS, observing that a failed relationship cannot be treated as rape. The Court noted the woman’s own WhatsApp messages denying intimacy and called the misuse of such cases “unfortunate.” Slams Misuse of Promise-to-Marry: In a major relief for men facing criminal cases (Promise-to-Marry)…
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