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Consensual Pre-Marital Relationship Can’t Be A Black Mark On Man’s Character: Supreme Court Allows Police Appointment
Latest News Jun 9, 2026 0

Consensual Pre-Marital Relationship Can’t Be A Black Mark On Man’s Character: Supreme Court Allows Police Appointment

A rape-on-promise-of-marriage case was settled years ago. Can an employer still treat a man as guilty and deny him a government job? The Supreme Court has now clarified when past allegations can—and cannot—be used to destroy a person’s career. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a consensual physical relationship between two unmarried adults…

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No Specific Cruelty, No Proof Of Dowry Demand, No Entrustment Of Property: Delhi Court Discharges Husband And Entire Family In 498A/406 Case
Latest News Jun 8, 2026 0

No Specific Cruelty, No Proof Of Dowry Demand, No Entrustment Of Property: Delhi Court Discharges Husband And Entire Family In 498A/406 Case

Can a husband’s entire family be forced into criminal litigation without any specific allegations against them? The Delhi Court answered in the negative, discharging the husband and his family after finding no specific evidence of cruelty or a clear dowry demand. NEW DELHI: A Delhi Mahila Court presidedover by Ms Ritika Kansal, Judicial Magistrate First…

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No Proof Of Domestic Violence, Yet An Unemployed Husband Cannot Deny Maintenance: Delhi Court Orders ₹6,000 Monthly Support 
Latest News Jun 8, 2026 0

No Proof Of Domestic Violence, Yet An Unemployed Husband Cannot Deny Maintenance: Delhi Court Orders ₹6,000 Monthly Support 

Do failed Domestic Violence allegations and unemployment end a husband’s financial responsibility? Delhi Court says No, orders ₹6,000 monthly maintenance for minor son NEW DELHI: A long-running matrimonial dispute that began more than a decade ago led to a Delhi Court examining whether a father could avoid child maintenance by claiming unemployment. Additional Sessions Judge…

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