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Delhi HC Questions: Why Does the BNS Rape Law Recognise Only Women as Victims? Who Will Protect Men or Transgender Persons Facing Sexual Violence?
High Court Aug 13, 2026 0

Delhi HC Questions: Why Does the BNS Rape Law Recognise Only Women as Victims? Who Will Protect Men or Transgender Persons Facing Sexual Violence?

If a man or transgender person faces sexual violence, does the new criminal law provide equal protection? Delhi High Court will examine why BNS removed Section 377-like offences without creating a gender-neutral sexual offence NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a petition challenging the gender-specific nature of rape and sexual offence…

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If A Man Is Sexually Assaulted, Which Law Protects Him? Section 377 Question Reaches Delhi HC
High Court Aug 13, 2026 0

If A Man Is Sexually Assaulted, Which Law Protects Him? Section 377 Question Reaches Delhi HC

Can courts bring back a deleted Section 377 IPC-type offence through interpretation of the BNS, 2023? The Delhi High Court said such changes fall within the power of the legislature, not judicial law-making. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has observed that courts cannot ā€œcreateā€ offences that were earlier present under Section 377 of the…

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Can Husband’s Loan EMIs Reduce His Liability To Maintain Wife? Jharkhand HC Says Maintenance Duty Is Paramount
High Court Aug 12, 2026 0

Can Husband’s Loan EMIs Reduce His Liability To Maintain Wife? Jharkhand HC Says Maintenance Duty Is Paramount

Can a husband reduce maintenance liability by showing heavy loan deductions from his salary? Jharkhand High Court answers why loans taken for future asset creation cannot automatically reduce alimony obligations. JHARKHAND: The Jharkhand High Court has held that a husband generally cannot reduce his maintenance or permanent alimony obligation by claiming deductions for loans taken…

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MBA Wife’s Maintenance Cut By Delhi High Court: ā€œHusband’s Income Alone Can’t Decide Alimony, Wife’s Earnings, Qualifications & His Liabilities Matterā€
High Court Aug 12, 2026 0

MBA Wife’s Maintenance Cut By Delhi High Court: ā€œHusband’s Income Alone Can’t Decide Alimony, Wife’s Earnings, Qualifications & His Liabilities Matterā€

Can a husband’s high income alone justify higher interim maintenance when he is supporting both children and the wife has qualifications, property benefits and her own income? The Delhi High Court has reduced maintenance from Rs 30,000 to Rs 25,000 per month after examining what the Family Court failed to properly weigh. NEW DELHI: The…

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False Rape Case| Consensual Marriage Became Rape Case Years Later? Rajasthan High Court Quashes Wife’s FIR Against Husband, Calls It ā€œAbuse Of Process Of Lawā€
High Court Aug 10, 2026 0

False Rape Case| Consensual Marriage Became Rape Case Years Later? Rajasthan High Court Quashes Wife’s FIR Against Husband, Calls It ā€œAbuse Of Process Of Lawā€

Can a legally registered marriage, jointly defended before the High Court, later become the basis of rape allegations against the husband? The Rajasthan High Court examined the couple’s marriage records, earlier conduct and subsequent allegations before quashing the FIR. RAJASTHAN: The Rajasthan High Court has quashed a 2025 FIR alleging rape, cheating, extortion and other…

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Qualified Wife Cannot Treat Husband As Lifetime Paycheque: Delhi HC Cuts ₹1 Lakh Maintenance To ₹15,000, Says She Must Seek Employment
High Court Aug 10, 2026 0

Qualified Wife Cannot Treat Husband As Lifetime Paycheque: Delhi HC Cuts ₹1 Lakh Maintenance To ₹15,000, Says She Must Seek Employment

Can a professionally qualified wife keep receiving maintenance if she fails to find a job despite being told to seek employment? The Delhi High Court has now drawn an important line between earning capacity and actual income. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court was dealing with two cross-revision petitions arising from an interim maintenance dispute…

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ā€œGiving Dowry Is Also An Offenceā€: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband In 498A Case After Prosecution Failed To Prove Dowry Allegations
High Court Aug 10, 2026 0

ā€œGiving Dowry Is Also An Offenceā€: Allahabad High Court Acquits Husband In 498A Case After Prosecution Failed To Prove Dowry Allegations

Can a wife’s family claim to have given dowry while only the husband is prosecuted for taking it? The Allahabad High Court has highlighted that giving dowry is also an offence while acquitting the husband after the allegations against him could not be proved. ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a husband convicted under…

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