Can a rape acquittal be treated as final proof that no further claims can arise from the same relationship? The Supreme Court says No, holding that paternity disputes must be decided independently on available evidence, including DNA testing where required. NEW DELHI: In a judgment dated May 29, 2026, Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N….
Can every relative of a husband be prosecuted in a dowry death case? The Karnataka High Court held that distant relatives who are not related to the husband by blood, marriage, or adoption cannot automatically be prosecuted in dowry death cases. BENGALURU: In a judgment delivered on June 4, 2026, Justice M. Nagaprasanna of the…
A rape-on-promise-of-marriage case was settled years ago. Can an employer still treat a man as guilty and deny him a government job? The Supreme Court has now clarified when past allegations can—and cannot—be used to destroy a person’s career. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a consensual physical relationship between two unmarried adults…
Can a writ petition replace execution proceedings for recovery of maintenance? The Court said No, and reiterated that a writ court is not an execution court; a spouse seeking recovery of unpaid maintenance must pursue the statutory execution mechanism before the competent forum. TAMIL NADU: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over…
Can a husband’s entire family be forced into criminal litigation without any specific allegations against them? The Delhi Court answered in the negative, discharging the husband and his family after finding no specific evidence of cruelty or a clear dowry demand. NEW DELHI: A Delhi Mahila Court presidedover by Ms Ritika Kansal, Judicial Magistrate First…
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