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Can a man be convicted of cheating simply because a promise to marry was later not fulfilled? The Orissa High Court has explained what the prosecution must actually prove before a failed relationship can become a Section 417 IPC offence. MADHYA PRADESH: The Orissa High Court has held that a man cannot be convicted for…
Can a man be punished by presuming criminal intent merely because the woman was married? The Orissa High Court ruled otherwise, holding that once rape was not proved and the relationship was consensual, the conviction could not stand for lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt. Consensual Sex with Married Woman: The Orissa High Court at…
The Orissa High Court has quashed dowry harassment proceedings against the husband’s parents and sister, calling the allegations vague and unsupported. However, the husband will still face trial, even as the Court flagged concerns about misuse and over-implication in matrimonial disputes. 498A Misuse By Wife: The High Court of Orissa presided over by Dr. Justice…
The Orissa High Court ruled that a Mother falsely accused of killing her child cannot be financially punished after acquittal. Rejecting “no work no pay,” the Court ordered 75% back wages, holding the State accountable for years of forced unemployment. CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad and…
The Orissa High Court has ruled that a father cannot be refused custody of his minor child merely because he could not produce the child’s birth certificate. The Court stressed that admitted facts need not be proved and the welfare of the child must come first. CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has delivered an important…
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