The Kerala High Court ruled that child custody decisions must focus only on the child’s best interests, not the gender of the parent. The Court stressed that children need equal emotional and physical support from both parents. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has clearly stated that child custody disputes should never be decided based on…
The J&K and Ladakh High Court quashed a 498A dowry FIR, holding it to be a retaliatory case filed after the husband’s second marriage. The Court stressed that vague, delayed, and inconsistent allegations cannot be used to abuse criminal law. Jammu & Kashmir: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has…
The Karnataka High Court set aside a life sentence in a sensational murder case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove a complete chain of circumstantial evidence. The Court ruled that serious gaps, contradictions, and lack of scientific proof entitled the accused to the benefit of doubt. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has acquitted a…
Delhi High Court ruled that a working mother seeking child maintenance is not misusing the law. And held that a qualified father cannot escape child maintenance. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made it clear that working mothers cannot be pushed to physical, emotional, and financial exhaustion while fathers attempt to evade responsibility for…
The Supreme Court set aside a rape conviction after noting the case arose from a consensual relationship that later turned into marriage. Using Article 142, the Court quashed the FIR, conviction, sentence, and restored the man’s service benefits. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has delivered a rare judgment where it not only suspended…
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