Despite marriage and lack of proof, a man faced 7 years in jail in a false rape case How can a case with hostile witnesses and weak medical findings still lead to a conviction? WEST BENGAL: In an important judgment, the Calcutta High Court presided over by Hon’ble Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das, dealt with a…
Addressing a pattern of marital conflict, the Madras High Court evaluated how criminal cases, long separation, and neglect of family responsibilities affect a husband. Do courts treat false allegations and abandonment faced by a man as mental cruelty and a valid ground for divorce? MADURAI: In a judgment dated 23.03.2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and Justice R….
The Karnataka High Court, while quashing 498A proceedings, questioned the growing trend of implicating entire families. When a marriage breaks down quickly, can general allegations and financial expectations be used to prosecute every member of the husband’s family? BENGALURU: In a recent judgment, Justice M Nagaprasanna of the Karnataka High Court quashed criminal proceedings against…
Can a woman involved in serious crimes like rape and still get sympathy due to personal reasons? Delhi High Court answers firmly—what led to strict 10-year punishment despite child and long trial? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court sentenced a woman to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for helping in the commission of rape, making…
Can a man be forced to pay maintenance when even the court cannot confirm he is the father?Allahabad High Court pauses the liability—and puts biological truth at the center of justice. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a decision delivered by Justice Madan Pal Singh, has taken a firm stand that a man cannot be…
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