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No Valid Marriage? A Man And His Family Can Still Face 498A In Marriage-Like Live-In Relationships: Supreme Court Clarifies The Law
Latest News Aug 3, 2026 0

No Valid Marriage? A Man And His Family Can Still Face 498A In Marriage-Like Live-In Relationships: Supreme Court Clarifies The Law

Can a woman prosecute a man and his family under Section 498A even when no legally valid marriage exists? The Supreme Court has expanded the provision to live-in relationships, but imposed a crucial burden of proof and protection against automatic arrest. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has held that Section 498A IPC may…

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Wife Walks Out With ₹15 Lakh Jewellery, Blocks Husband; Allahabad High Court Rejects Husband’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Says File Restitution Case U/S 9 HMA
High Court Aug 3, 2026 0

Wife Walks Out With ₹15 Lakh Jewellery, Blocks Husband; Allahabad High Court Rejects Husband’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Says File Restitution Case U/S 9 HMA

Can a husband use Habeas corpus after his wife leaves with jewellery and blocks all contact? The Allahabad High Court held that concern alone cannot establish illegal detention and directed him towards the remedy under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act. LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court has held that a husband cannot use a…

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After 3 Years Of Allegations, Protests And Public Humiliation, Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh And Vinod Tomar
Latest News Aug 3, 2026 0

After 3 Years Of Allegations, Protests And Public Humiliation, Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh And Vinod Tomar

Did the prosecution fail to prove the allegations that triggered nationwide protests and years of public condemnation? Delhi court has acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar, giving them complete relief in the criminal trial. NEW DELHI: Delhi Rouse Avenue District Court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and…

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Husband Prosecuted For Wife’s ₹1 Sale: Bombay High Court Quashes Case Against Husband After 13 Years
High Court Aug 3, 2026 0

Husband Prosecuted For Wife’s ₹1 Sale: Bombay High Court Quashes Case Against Husband After 13 Years

Could a husband face criminal prosecution merely because he prepared a bill at his wife’s shop? The Bombay High Court found that the wife had made the alleged sale and Quashes the 13-year-old case against the husband. KOLHAPUR: The Bombay High Court has quashed criminal proceedings pending for nearly 13 years against a 60-year-old retired…

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