(Bombay HC Acquits Husband): Courts cannot jail husbands under 498A or abetment to suicide just because a marriage was “unhappy”. Cruelty must be real, proven, and serious; not imagined, emotional, or based on tears. Bombay High Court Acquits Husband: This is not just another judgment, this is a slap on the face of the narrative…
A Mumbai sessions court refused a woman’s plea for ₹2 lakh monthly maintenance after finding that she enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle, owned properties, and travelled abroad frequently. The court said interim maintenance is meant only for those lacking financial resources. MAHARASHTRA: A Mumbai sessions court recently refused to grant ₹2 lakh per month as interim…
Supreme Court highlights the growing misuse of the POCSO Act in marital disputes and consensual adolescent relationships (Teen Relationships), emphasized by Senior Advocate Aabad Harshad Ponda, stressing the urgent need for legal awareness, education, and protections to safeguard boys and men from wrongful harassment. Teen Relationships: In an eye-opening observation that underscores concerns over the…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court highlighted evidence of a consensual affair, questioning the claims of blackmail. The ruling reignites nationwide debate on men’s rights and alleged misuse of criminal laws in relationship disputes. JABALPUR: In a case that perfectly illustrates how criminal law can be misused as a weapon to settle personal scores, the Madhya…
The Supreme Court questioned the credibility of a woman DSP alleging rape on a Promise-To-Marry, noting that both parties were senior police officers capable of making informed choices. The Court also criticized the demand for a ₹5 crore settlement and referred the matter to mediation for resolution. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard…
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