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Wife Killed Sleeping Husband, Strangled Him With Pillow And Mobile Charger Cord: Jajpur Court Sentences Her To Life Imprisonment
Legal Update Sep 11, 2026

Wife Killed Sleeping Husband, Strangled Him With Pillow And Mobile Charger Cord: Jajpur Court Sentences Her To Life Imprisonment

A Jajpur court in Odisha sentenced Mamata Kuanr to life imprisonment for murdering her husband, Atal Kuanr, following a family dispute in 2021. According to the prosecution, she strangled him while he was asleep using a pillow and mobile charger cord. The court also imposed a â‚ą1 lakh fine, with an additional year of imprisonment in case of default. Two other accused in the case were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
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Oral & Anal Sex Between Husband and Wife Not a Crime Under Section 377 IPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court
High Court Mar 26, 2026

Oral & Anal Sex Between Husband and Wife Not a Crime Under Section 377 IPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Can a husband be charged under Section 377 for acts within marriage? High Court gives a clear answer—but the case doesn’t end there. JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that sexual acts like oral and anal sex between a husband and wife cannot be treated as an offence under Section 377 of the…

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Rape Or Honey Trap? Delhi High Court Exposes Procedural Failure And Cancels LOC & Proclaimed Offender Tag Against Australian Man
High Court Mar 26, 2026

Rape Or Honey Trap? Delhi High Court Exposes Procedural Failure And Cancels LOC & Proclaimed Offender Tag Against Australian Man

Delhi High Court removed LOC and proclaimed offender tag against an Australian man in a rape case, citing improper procedure. Court said continuous cooperation with investigators cannot be treated as absconding. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court cancelled a Look Out Circular (LOC) and removed the proclaimed offender status against an Australian citizen accused in…

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Child Custody | Forcing A Toddler In Court For 6 Hours Every Week To Meet His Grandfather Is Inhuman And Unjust: Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Family Court Order
High Court Mar 26, 2026

Child Custody | Forcing A Toddler In Court For 6 Hours Every Week To Meet His Grandfather Is Inhuman And Unjust: Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Family Court Order

Can a toddler be forced to sit in court for 6 hours every week just for visitation? Gujarat High Court steps in, questions the system, and prioritises the child’s welfare over rigid legal orders. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court has held that forcing a two-and-a-half-year-old child to spend six hours every week in court for…

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False Rape Case Against 63-Year-Old? Delhi Court Grants Bail to Senior Citizen Due to FIR Delay, No Medical Examination, and Gaps in the Prosecution’s Story
Latest News Mar 25, 2026

False Rape Case Against 63-Year-Old? Delhi Court Grants Bail to Senior Citizen Due to FIR Delay, No Medical Examination, and Gaps in the Prosecution’s Story

A 63-year-old man walked out on bail after the court flagged gaps the system usually ignores—delay, missing medical evidence, and conflicting statements.But the bigger question remains—how far can an accusation go before scrutiny finally begins? A Delhi court, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Virender Kumar Kharta, granted regular bail to a 63-year-old man accused…

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Habeas Corpus Fails: Pregnant Wife Chooses Another Man, Madhya Pradesh High Court Says It’s Her Choice And Husband Has No Right To Bring Her Back 
High Court Mar 25, 2026

Habeas Corpus Fails: Pregnant Wife Chooses Another Man, Madhya Pradesh High Court Says It’s Her Choice And Husband Has No Right To Bring Her Back 

A husband approached court to bring back his pregnant wife—what followed exposes a hard reality of Indian matrimonial law. When personal choice overrides marriage, what exactly remains enforceable for the husband? GWALIOR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, led by Justice Anand Pathak and Justice Pushpendra Yadav, dealt with a habeas corpus petition filed by a man seeking the return of his wife. The…

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Children Become Silent Victims In Ego Clashes Between Parents: Kerala High Court Adopts Child-Centric Approach, Upholds Father’s Custody With Structured Mother’s Access
High Court Mar 25, 2026

Children Become Silent Victims In Ego Clashes Between Parents: Kerala High Court Adopts Child-Centric Approach, Upholds Father’s Custody With Structured Mother’s Access

Kerala High Court was deeply influenced by the emotional distress of the children. How did this strengthen the case for maintaining the father’s custody with shared access? KOCHI: The Kerala High Court bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha stressed that custody fights are harming children deeply. The case involved a dispute between…

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Rape Or Honey Trap? Delhi High Court Exposes Procedural Failure And Cancels LOC & Proclaimed Offender Tag Against Australian Man
High Court Mar 26, 2026 0

Rape Or Honey Trap? Delhi High Court Exposes Procedural Failure And Cancels LOC & Proclaimed Offender Tag Against Australian Man

Delhi High Court removed LOC and proclaimed offender tag against an Australian man in a rape case, citing improper procedure. Court said continuous cooperation with investigators cannot be treated as absconding. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court cancelled a Look Out Circular (LOC) and removed the proclaimed offender status against an Australian citizen accused in…

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Child Custody | Forcing A Toddler In Court For 6 Hours Every Week To Meet His Grandfather Is Inhuman And Unjust: Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Family Court Order
High Court Mar 26, 2026 0

Child Custody | Forcing A Toddler In Court For 6 Hours Every Week To Meet His Grandfather Is Inhuman And Unjust: Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Family Court Order

Can a toddler be forced to sit in court for 6 hours every week just for visitation? Gujarat High Court steps in, questions the system, and prioritises the child’s welfare over rigid legal orders. AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat High Court has held that forcing a two-and-a-half-year-old child to spend six hours every week in court for…

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False Rape Case Against 63-Year-Old? Delhi Court Grants Bail to Senior Citizen Due to FIR Delay, No Medical Examination, and Gaps in the Prosecution’s Story
Latest News Mar 25, 2026 0

False Rape Case Against 63-Year-Old? Delhi Court Grants Bail to Senior Citizen Due to FIR Delay, No Medical Examination, and Gaps in the Prosecution’s Story

A 63-year-old man walked out on bail after the court flagged gaps the system usually ignores—delay, missing medical evidence, and conflicting statements.But the bigger question remains—how far can an accusation go before scrutiny finally begins? A Delhi court, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Virender Kumar Kharta, granted regular bail to a 63-year-old man accused…

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Habeas Corpus Fails: Pregnant Wife Chooses Another Man, Madhya Pradesh High Court Says It’s Her Choice And Husband Has No Right To Bring Her Back 
High Court Mar 25, 2026 0

Habeas Corpus Fails: Pregnant Wife Chooses Another Man, Madhya Pradesh High Court Says It’s Her Choice And Husband Has No Right To Bring Her Back 

A husband approached court to bring back his pregnant wife—what followed exposes a hard reality of Indian matrimonial law. When personal choice overrides marriage, what exactly remains enforceable for the husband? GWALIOR: The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, led by Justice Anand Pathak and Justice Pushpendra Yadav, dealt with a habeas corpus petition filed by a man seeking the return of his wife. The…

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Children Become Silent Victims In Ego Clashes Between Parents: Kerala High Court Adopts Child-Centric Approach, Upholds Father’s Custody With Structured Mother’s Access
High Court Mar 25, 2026 0

Children Become Silent Victims In Ego Clashes Between Parents: Kerala High Court Adopts Child-Centric Approach, Upholds Father’s Custody With Structured Mother’s Access

Kerala High Court was deeply influenced by the emotional distress of the children. How did this strengthen the case for maintaining the father’s custody with shared access? KOCHI: The Kerala High Court bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha stressed that custody fights are harming children deeply. The case involved a dispute between…

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Husband Still Liable to Pay Maintenance To His Wife Even After Serving Jail Time for Default: Allahabad High Court
High Court Mar 25, 2026 0

Husband Still Liable to Pay Maintenance To His Wife Even After Serving Jail Time for Default: Allahabad High Court

Went to jail for maintenance dues — but still forced to pay everything again?This Allahabad High Court ruling exposes how liability continues even after imprisonment — read the full story. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has made it clear that even if a husband is sent to civil prison for not paying maintenance, his legal…

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2nd Husband Turns Witness And Helps Wife’s 1st Husband In False Domestic Violence Case: Mumbai Court Rejects Woman’s Claim
Latest News Mar 24, 2026 0

2nd Husband Turns Witness And Helps Wife’s 1st Husband In False Domestic Violence Case: Mumbai Court Rejects Woman’s Claim

Can a woman claim money from her first husband even after remarriage is proved in court? What happened when the second husband himself confirmed the truth and changed the entire case? MUMBAI: A woman approached the Mumbai court seeking monetary relief from her estranged husband under the Domestic Violence Act, claiming that she was subjected…

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Husband And 6 Of His Relatives Acquitted In A 2016 Dowry Death Case: Delhi Court Says Vague, General, Unproven Allegations With Zero Proof 
Latest News Mar 24, 2026 0

Husband And 6 Of His Relatives Acquitted In A 2016 Dowry Death Case: Delhi Court Says Vague, General, Unproven Allegations With Zero Proof 

In dowry death cases, the prosecution strongly relies on the fact that the woman died within seven years of marriage, but does this fact alone automatically satisfy the legal requirements for conviction?  NEW DELHI: A Delhi court led by Additional Sessions Judge Babru Bhan acquitted husband Danish and his six relatives in a 2016 dowry death case, holding that cruelty for dowry was…

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