Is India finally moving towards recognising fathers in childcare rights?Supreme Court signals change, but what does it really mean for working parents? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Today (March 17th) urged the Union Government to introduce a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, highlighting the need to balance responsibilities of both parents…
In many matrimonial cases, entire families get dragged into criminal trials — even when no specific role is alleged. This Rajasthan High Court ruling explains why mere presence in a matrimonial home cannot automatically make relatives accused under Section 498A. JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Farjand Ali, set aside…
Can a 13-year relationship later be called deception after both adults knew the facts? Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the FIR against an Army officer, raising important observations on consent and long-term relationships. NEW DELHI: The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR filed against an Army officer who had been accused of engaging in…
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of 4 men in a 1998 gang rape case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. But when decades pass and the accused are finally acquitted, who restores the years of life lost to an unproven allegation? NEW DELHI: A Supreme Court bench…
The MP High Court ruled that denying service death benefits to a married daughter only because of her marital status is discriminatory. The Court ordered payment of ex-gratia and leave encashment to the petitioner. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal, held that a married daughter cannot be…
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