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Husband Acquitted In Wife’s Murder Case: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Death Sentence, Says Trial Court “Misconstrued” Facts, Chain Of Circumstantial Evidence Broken
High Court Apr 20, 2026

Husband Acquitted In Wife’s Murder Case: Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Death Sentence, Says Trial Court “Misconstrued” Facts, Chain Of Circumstantial Evidence Broken

Can a man face death penalty on doubtful facts and contradictions? Calcutta High Court says No— Inconsistent evidence and a broken chain of circumstances cannot justify death sentence. WEST BENGAL: The Calcutta High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj and Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra, acquitted a husband who was earlier given death…
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Married Woman Filed Rape Case After 3-Year Long Consensual Relationship? MP High Court Quashes FIR, Says Intoxication Claims Impossible
High Court Apr 17, 2026

Married Woman Filed Rape Case After 3-Year Long Consensual Relationship? MP High Court Quashes FIR, Says Intoxication Claims Impossible

Can a long consensual relationship suddenly become a rape case after marriage talks fail? Madhya Pradesh High Court’s sharp ruling exposes how delayed FIRs can collapse in court. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, led by Justice Rajesh Kumar Gupta, has quashed an FIR in a case involving allegations of rape on…

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Family Courts Cannot Casually Order Wife’s Psychiatric Test In Divorce Case: Bombay High Court Raises Burden On Husband, Seeks Proof Of Mental Illness Claims
High Court Apr 17, 2026

Family Courts Cannot Casually Order Wife’s Psychiatric Test In Divorce Case: Bombay High Court Raises Burden On Husband, Seeks Proof Of Mental Illness Claims

Bombay High Court set aside the trial court’s order for medical examination for want of strong evidence. How can a husband establish truth in court when his primary request for psychiatric evaluation is rejected as “no prima facie case”? MUMBAI: Justice S. G. Chapalgaonkar of the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad passed an important order…

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Husband Must Maintain Wife First, Loan EMIs No Defence: Supreme Court Enhances Maintenance To ₹25,000
Supreme Court Apr 17, 2026

Husband Must Maintain Wife First, Loan EMIs No Defence: Supreme Court Enhances Maintenance To ₹25,000

Can a husband reduce maintenance liability by citing loan EMIs? Supreme Court says- No, holding that repayments for loans cannot override the husband’s primary legal duty to maintain his wife. NEW DELHI: In a judgment dated April 16, 2026, delivered by Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih, the Supreme Court of India dealt with…

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Supreme Court: Wife & In-Laws Can’t Be Prosecuted For Giving Dowry Based On Her Complaint Against Husband For Taking Dowry
Supreme Court Apr 17, 2026

Supreme Court: Wife & In-Laws Can’t Be Prosecuted For Giving Dowry Based On Her Complaint Against Husband For Taking Dowry

Can a husband use wife’s own dowry complaint to file criminal case against her family? Supreme Court has now given a clear answer. The ruling may impact many family disputes where cross-cases are filed after marriage breakdown. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a wife and her family cannot be prosecuted for allegedly…

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Married Woman Filed Rape Case After 3-Year Long Consensual Relationship? MP High Court Quashes FIR, Says Intoxication Claims Impossible
High Court Apr 17, 2026 0

Married Woman Filed Rape Case After 3-Year Long Consensual Relationship? MP High Court Quashes FIR, Says Intoxication Claims Impossible

Can a long consensual relationship suddenly become a rape case after marriage talks fail? Madhya Pradesh High Court’s sharp ruling exposes how delayed FIRs can collapse in court. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, led by Justice Rajesh Kumar Gupta, has quashed an FIR in a case involving allegations of rape on…

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Family Courts Cannot Casually Order Wife’s Psychiatric Test In Divorce Case: Bombay High Court Raises Burden On Husband, Seeks Proof Of Mental Illness Claims
High Court Apr 17, 2026 0

Family Courts Cannot Casually Order Wife’s Psychiatric Test In Divorce Case: Bombay High Court Raises Burden On Husband, Seeks Proof Of Mental Illness Claims

Bombay High Court set aside the trial court’s order for medical examination for want of strong evidence. How can a husband establish truth in court when his primary request for psychiatric evaluation is rejected as “no prima facie case”? MUMBAI: Justice S. G. Chapalgaonkar of the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad passed an important order…

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Supreme Court: Wife & In-Laws Can’t Be Prosecuted For Giving Dowry Based On Her Complaint Against Husband For Taking Dowry
Supreme Court Apr 17, 2026 0

Supreme Court: Wife & In-Laws Can’t Be Prosecuted For Giving Dowry Based On Her Complaint Against Husband For Taking Dowry

Can a husband use wife’s own dowry complaint to file criminal case against her family? Supreme Court has now given a clear answer. The ruling may impact many family disputes where cross-cases are filed after marriage breakdown. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a wife and her family cannot be prosecuted for allegedly…

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