Can a mother-in-law be forced to face a criminal trial merely on general allegations of taunting, opposing the marriage and harassment? The Supreme Court examined what was actually alleged against her and why the investigation material was not enough to continue the prosecution.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that everyday quarrels and emotional outbursts in marriage don’t amount to abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The court discharged the wife and her parents, calling the husband’s death a tragic result of ordinary marital discord, not criminal intent. Matrimonial Fights: The Allahabad High Court has clearly stated that…
Section 497’s fall was celebrated as liberty, but the aftermath tells a story of chaos, commerce, and crumbling trust. What happens when the law decides that betrayal is no longer a crime? When the Supreme Court struck down Section 497 of the IPC in Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), it called it “archaic”…
Two decades later, India’s landmark Domestic Violence law faces a tough question: is it still a shield for victims, or has it become a sword misused against families? The promise of protection now battles the reality of delays, misuse, and broken homes. When the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) came into…
The Supreme Court of India has given major relief to Madhya Pradesh officer Surendra Khawse by cancelling a false rape case filed against him. The court said the Rape FIR was “malicious, vexatious and filed with ulterior motives.” NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has delivered a very important judgment in the case of…
Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against 70-year-old Lt. Gen. Inderjit Singh (Retd.), calling the sexual assault allegations “baseless and absurd.” The court said dragging senior citizens into false cases causes injustice to society. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has given major relief to 70-year-old retired Army officer, Lt. Gen. Inderjit Singh, who was…
Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against 19-year-old Harsheeta Thakur, saying the dowry law must not be misused against innocent relatives. The judgment stressed that protecting women cannot become a reason to harass minors or distant family members. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has stepped in to protect 19-year-old Harsheeta Thakur, saying she was…
Calcutta High Court issues new, detailed rules for child custody and parenting, ensuring equal rights and welfare for children of separated parents. The landmark decision focuses on “what truly matters — the child’s best interest.” WEST BENGAL: In a historic decision for children’s rights (Child Custody), the Calcutta High Court has introduced a complete set…
Former Ex-CJI UU Lalit raised strong concerns over the new criminal laws, saying India “lost an ideal opportunity” to protect adult male victims of sexual assault. He warned that after scrapping Section 377, “there is no window” for such victims to seek justice. NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India, Ex-CJI UU Lalit, recently spoke…
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