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Live-In Relationship a “Cultural Shock”: Madras High Court Suggests Treating Live-In as Marriage, Denies Bail in False Promise Case
High Court Jan 19, 2026 0

Live-In Relationship a “Cultural Shock”: Madras High Court Suggests Treating Live-In as Marriage, Denies Bail in False Promise Case

The Madras High Court called live-in relationships a cultural shock and suggested granting women the status of “wife” to protect them. Refusing anticipatory bail, the Court held that a man who refuses marriage after intimacy must face prosecution under Section 69 of BNS. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court made observations on the growing trend of…

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Sex Between Husband and Wife Needs Consent Every Time From Both Partners: Gujarat High Court Says Forced Unnatural Acts Cause Serious Trauma
High Court Jan 19, 2026 0

Sex Between Husband and Wife Needs Consent Every Time From Both Partners: Gujarat High Court Says Forced Unnatural Acts Cause Serious Trauma

The Gujarat High Court has clearly said that marriage does not mean automatic consent for sex. Any forced or unnatural sexual act between spouses can cause deep physical and mental trauma and cannot be justified in the name of marriage. Ahmedabad: In an observation on marital intimacy and personal liberty, the Gujarat High Court has…

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Kerala High Court Protects Man from Misuse of “False Promise of Marriage” Allegation
Judgement Analysis Sep 1, 2025 0

Kerala High Court Protects Man from Misuse of “False Promise of Marriage” Allegation

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to a police officer accused of sexual assault under the claim of “false promise of marriage.” The Court held that when the woman was already in a subsisting marriage, such an allegation cannot be sustained in law. Brief Facts of the Case The petitioner, Mahesh V.M., a Sub-Inspector […]

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