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Courts Are Neither Feminist Nor Anti-Father: Kerala High Court Says Child Custody Not Based On Gender Of Parent But On Child’s Best Interests
High Court Jan 2, 2026 0

Courts Are Neither Feminist Nor Anti-Father: Kerala High Court Says Child Custody Not Based On Gender Of Parent But On Child’s Best Interests

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…

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False Rape Cases & Allegations Scars Men For Lifetime & Destroy Lives Beyond Repair: Delhi High Court
High Court Jan 2, 2026 0

False Rape Cases & Allegations Scars Men For Lifetime & Destroy Lives Beyond Repair: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that false rape cases cause irreversible damage to the accused, including loss of reputation, liberty, and mental health, which cannot be undone by mere discharge. The Court directed recovery of interim victim compensation in cases where rape allegations are withdrawn or found false, warning against misuse of public funds and…

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Wife of a Murdered Husband Outshines Uncle in the ā€˜Closest Legal Heir Test’ under Section 2(wa) CrPC When She Chooses Not to Pursue the Case: Allahabad High Court
High Court Jan 2, 2026 0

Wife of a Murdered Husband Outshines Uncle in the ā€˜Closest Legal Heir Test’ under Section 2(wa) CrPC When She Chooses Not to Pursue the Case: Allahabad High Court

When the wife of a murdered man chooses not to pursue criminal proceedings, an uncle cannot claim ā€œvictimā€ status. The Allahabad High Court held that the closest legal heir’s decision brings legal finality and bars third-party intervention. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court clarified who can legally speak for a deceased victim in criminal proceedings. The…

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From Jail to Justice: POCSO Case Falls Apart After Prosecutrix Admits False Rape Allegations, J&K High Court Intervenes
High Court Dec 31, 2025 0

From Jail to Justice: POCSO Case Falls Apart After Prosecutrix Admits False Rape Allegations, J&K High Court Intervenes

A serious POCSO prosecution unravelled in open court as the prosecutrix withdrew rape allegations, key witnesses failed the prosecution, and forensic evidence offered no support—prompting the Jammu & Kashmir High Court to intervene and restore personal liberty by granting bail. Jammu & Kashmir: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Srinagar has granted…

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When Courts Take Years, Men Pay the Price: Allahabad HC Rules Interim Maintenance Payable from Date of Application
High Court Dec 31, 2025 0

When Courts Take Years, Men Pay the Price: Allahabad HC Rules Interim Maintenance Payable from Date of Application

By making interim maintenance payable from the application date, the Allahabad High Court has effectively converted years of court delay into sudden financial liability for husbands. Once again, procedural delays punish men before guilt, income, or evidence is conclusively examined. Uttar Pradesh: The Allahabad High Court has given an important judgment on interim maintenance under…

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Wife Killed Over Affair, Facebook Posts? Karnataka High Court Acquits Husband Says Innocent Men Cannot Be Jailed on Assumptions
High Court Dec 30, 2025 0

Wife Killed Over Affair, Facebook Posts? Karnataka High Court Acquits Husband Says Innocent Men Cannot Be Jailed on Assumptions

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…

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Child Maintenance | Working Mothers Can’t Be Forced To Exhaust Themselves. Fathers Can’t Evade Responsibility: Delhi High Court
High Court Dec 30, 2025 0

Child Maintenance | Working Mothers Can’t Be Forced To Exhaust Themselves. Fathers Can’t Evade Responsibility: Delhi High Court

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…

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Delhi High Court Clears Ex-CISF Officer After 25 Years, Calls False Sexual Harassment Case ā€œVengefulā€, Restores His Honour
High Court Dec 26, 2025 0

Delhi High Court Clears Ex-CISF Officer After 25 Years, Calls False Sexual Harassment Case ā€œVengefulā€, Restores His Honour

Delhi High Court quashed a 2005 compulsory retirement order against a CISF officer, holding the sexual harassment allegations were motivated and unjustified. After 25 years, the Court restored his honour and revised his pension without granting back wages. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has finally restored the dignity of a former Central Industrial Security…

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