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Consensual Relationship Is Not a Crime. Stop Abuse of Rape Laws: Punjab & Haryana High Court Slams Woman And Quashes False Case on Promise of Marriage
High Court Feb 02, 2026

Consensual Relationship Is Not a Crime. Stop Abuse of Rape Laws: Punjab & Haryana High Court Slams Woman And Quashes False Case on Promise of Marriage

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a rape FIR filed on the pretext of marriage, holding that a consensual relationship turning sour cannot be treated as a criminal offence. The Court strongly cautioned against misuse of serious criminal laws that destroy reputations and lives without foundational facts. CHANDIGARH: In an important judgment exposing…
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine on Wife for Filing Baseless Criminal Complaint Against Husband
Articles Aug 5, 2024

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine on Wife for Filing Baseless Criminal Complaint Against Husband

The Punjab and Haryana High Court (High Court) recently imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on a woman who filed a criminal complaint against her husband with malicious intent. The case highlights significant concerns about the misuse of legal processes and the importance of upholding judicial integrity. Brief facts of the case The marriage between […]

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High Court Ruling: Cost imposed on wives in two separate 498A cases
Articles May 24, 2024

High Court Ruling: Cost imposed on wives in two separate 498A cases

Introduction The High Court of Punjab and Haryana (High Court) imposed fine on two women recently in two separate cases. Wives have settled the matrimonial disputes with their husbands wherein they also accepted permanent alimony after divorce. The dispute between the spouses got settled however, women refused to cooperate during quashing of criminal cases against […]

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498A case against husband quashed; 50k fine imposed on wife by Punjab and Haryana High Court
Articles May 10, 2024

498A case against husband quashed; 50k fine imposed on wife by Punjab and Haryana High Court

Introduction Recently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court passed a fantastic decision of wherein it has taken a very balanced stand. The High Court took a stern step against the woman litigant for misusing the process of law to harass her husband. In this case, the Court pointed out that Section 498A of the Indian […]

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine on Wife for Filing Baseless Criminal Complaint Against Husband
Articles Aug 5, 2024 0

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine on Wife for Filing Baseless Criminal Complaint Against Husband

The Punjab and Haryana High Court (High Court) recently imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on a woman who filed a criminal complaint against her husband with malicious intent. The case highlights significant concerns about the misuse of legal processes and the importance of upholding judicial integrity. Brief facts of the case The marriage between […]

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High Court Ruling: Cost imposed on wives in two separate 498A cases
Articles May 24, 2024 0

High Court Ruling: Cost imposed on wives in two separate 498A cases

Introduction The High Court of Punjab and Haryana (High Court) imposed fine on two women recently in two separate cases. Wives have settled the matrimonial disputes with their husbands wherein they also accepted permanent alimony after divorce. The dispute between the spouses got settled however, women refused to cooperate during quashing of criminal cases against […]

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