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The Madras High Court set aside a father’s POCSO conviction, holding that the case arose from matrimonial disputes and a pending divorce. The court found the testimony exaggerated and concluded that the child was tutored, making the conviction unsustainable. Mother Force Daughter For False POCSO Case: The Madras High Court has overturned the conviction of…
The Madras High Court refused a wife’s plea for maintenance, saying her bedridden and financially weak husband cannot be forced to pay. The Court stressed that Section 125 CrPC is meant for support, not punishment. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court at the Madurai Bench has refused to grant maintenance to a woman, ruling that her…
The Madras High Court ruled that a father’s visitation rights must not interfere with his child’s education or emotional well-being. The Court modified the visitation order to ensure the 8-year-old’s best interests are fully protected. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has recently said that while a father has the right to meet his child, this…
Madras High Court refuses ex-husband’s plea for a DNA test to disprove paternity, calling it a delayed and humiliating move against his ex-wife. The Court stressed that DNA tests can’t be used as shortcuts to prove infidelity or adultery. Chennai: In a strong judgment protecting the privacy and dignity of women and children, the Madras…
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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