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Kerala High Court Protects Man from Misuse of “False Promise of Marriage” Allegation
Judgement Analysis Sep 1, 2025 0

Kerala High Court Protects Man from Misuse of “False Promise of Marriage” Allegation

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to a police officer accused of sexual assault under the claim of “false promise of marriage.” The Court held that when the woman was already in a subsisting marriage, such an allegation cannot be sustained in law. Brief Facts of the Case The petitioner, Mahesh V.M., a Sub-Inspector […]

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High Court Grants Divorce After Wife Leaves Husband Without Reason
Judgement Analysis Aug 23, 2025 0

High Court Grants Divorce After Wife Leaves Husband Without Reason

The Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Divorce a marriage of almost 30 years after finding that the wife left the husband and their son without any valid reason and treated him with mental cruelty. The Court set aside the Family Court’s earlier order and held that the marriage had completely broken down. Brief Facts of the […]

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Husband’s Divorce Plea
Judgement Analysis Aug 16, 2025 0

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Husband’s Divorce Plea

The Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected the divorce plea of a husband who alleged cruelty by his wife. The Court held that small quarrels, fights, and disagreements between husband and wife are normal parts of married life and cannot be treated as “cruelty” under the Hindu Marriage Act. Facts of the Case Marriage & Children: […]

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Kerala High Court Cancels False Obscenity and Modesty Charges Against Motor Vehicle Inspector
Judgement Analysis Aug 11, 2025 0

Kerala High Court Cancels False Obscenity and Modesty Charges Against Motor Vehicle Inspector

Kerala High Court cancelled criminal proceedings against Anas Mohammed M., a Motor Vehicle Inspector, accused of verbally insulting a woman during her driving test on 14 October 2022. The woman claimed that inside the moving car, he commented on her long nails, hygiene, asked sarcastically if he should trim her nails, said she should be […]

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Bombay High Court Slams Misuse of 498A, Quashes Baseless Case Against Husband & Family
Judgement Analysis Aug 11, 2025 0

Bombay High Court Slams Misuse of 498A, Quashes Baseless Case Against Husband & Family

The Bombay High Court came down heavily on a false and baseless 498-A case, calling it an abuse of the legal process. The Court noted that the wife Misuse of 498A had prior knowledge of her husband’s medical condition, the allegations against in-laws were vague and unsupported, and no independent proof was presented. It made […]

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Old Army Parents Dragged in False 498A Case
Judgement Analysis Jul 22, 2025 0

Old Army Parents Dragged in False 498A Case

Delhi High Court cancelled a criminal case under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Act filed against a retired Army officer, his wife, and daughter. The Court said the complaint was vague, without any proof, and seemed to be made only to harass the husband and his family after he filed for divorce. Brief Facts of […]

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Husband cannot use Legal Shortcut to Bring Back Wife and Child
Judgement Analysis Jul 16, 2025 0

Husband cannot use Legal Shortcut to Bring Back Wife and Child

The Orissa High Court dismissed a husband’s petition where he claimed that his wife and child were being wrongfully kept by her brother. The Court said there was no illegal custody and the wife was staying with her parents by her own choice. The Court also added that this kind of petition was a wrong […]

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Kerala High Court Steps In After Jail Denies Parole for Convict’s Marriage
Judgement Analysis Jul 14, 2025 0

Kerala High Court Steps In After Jail Denies Parole for Convict’s Marriage

The Kerala High Court granted 15 days’ parole to a man serving a life sentence so he could marry his fiancée. Although prison rules did not permit leave for a convict’s own wedding, the court intervened, recognizing the deep personal choice and emotional commitment of the woman who chose to stand by him despite his […]

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Even Women Can Be Held Responsible in Suicide Cases – Says Madras High Court
Judgement Analysis Jul 11, 2025 0

Even Women Can Be Held Responsible in Suicide Cases – Says Madras High Court

Two women who verbally abused a minor girl and told her to die were held guilty for abetment of suicide. The Court confirmed their conviction but reduced their jail sentence, making them pay a higher fine instead. The judgment confirms that the law applies equally to all individuals, regardless of their gender. Brief Facts of […]

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