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POCSO Misuse | “Law Must Not Become a Weapon of Revenge”: Supreme Court Asks Centre to Add Romeo-Juliet Clause to Protect Genuine Teen Relationships
Supreme Court Jan 10, 2026

POCSO Misuse | “Law Must Not Become a Weapon of Revenge”: Supreme Court Asks Centre to Add Romeo-Juliet Clause to Protect Genuine Teen Relationships

The Supreme Court has acknowledged misuse of the POCSO Act and urged the Centre to introduce a “Romeo-Juliet” clause to protect “genuine adolescent relationships”. The Court also restrained courts from issuing blanket directions like mandatory medical age tests at the bail stage. New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment in…
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Wife of a Murdered Husband Outshines Uncle in the ‘Closest Legal Heir Test’ under Section 2(wa) CrPC When She Chooses Not to Pursue the Case: Allahabad High Court
High Court Jan 2, 2026

Wife of a Murdered Husband Outshines Uncle in the ‘Closest Legal Heir Test’ under Section 2(wa) CrPC When She Chooses Not to Pursue the Case: Allahabad High Court

When the wife of a murdered man chooses not to pursue criminal proceedings, an uncle cannot claim “victim” status. The Allahabad High Court held that the closest legal heir’s decision brings legal finality and bars third-party intervention. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court clarified who can legally speak for a deceased victim in criminal proceedings. The…

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498A Cannot Be Used As Revenge, 2nd Marriage Triggered Fake Dowry Case: J&K High Court Quashes FIR
High Court Dec 30, 2025

498A Cannot Be Used As Revenge, 2nd Marriage Triggered Fake Dowry Case: J&K High Court Quashes FIR

The J&K and Ladakh High Court quashed a 498A dowry FIR, holding it to be a retaliatory case filed after the husband’s second marriage. The Court stressed that vague, delayed, and inconsistent allegations cannot be used to abuse criminal law. Jammu & Kashmir: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has…

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498A का सच: झूठे मामलों में गिरफ्तारी नहीं, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पुरुषों की स्वतंत्रता पर खींची लाल रेखा
Hindi Articles Dec 30, 2025

498A का सच: झूठे मामलों में गिरफ्तारी नहीं, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पुरुषों की स्वतंत्रता पर खींची लाल रेखा

धारा 498A के नाम पर बिना जांच गिरफ्तारी ने हजारों निर्दोष पुरुषों और परिवारों की जिंदगी तबाह की है। सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने साफ कर दिया है कि 498A गिरफ्तारी का कानून नहीं है और व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता सर्वोपरि है। नई दिल्ली : भारतीय दंड संहिता की धारा 498A को लागू करने का उद्देश्य विवाहित महिलाओं को […]

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Supreme Court Guidelines That Protect Men From False 498A Arrests in India
498A Dec 29, 2025

Supreme Court Guidelines That Protect Men From False 498A Arrests in India

The Supreme Court has ruled that arrest under Section 498A is not automatic and personal liberty under Article 21 applies equally to men. These judgments protect husbands and their families from false cases, illegal arrests, and misuse of matrimonial laws. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was enacted with a noble intent—to […]

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Wife of a Murdered Husband Outshines Uncle in the ‘Closest Legal Heir Test’ under Section 2(wa) CrPC When She Chooses Not to Pursue the Case: Allahabad High Court
High Court Jan 2, 2026 0

Wife of a Murdered Husband Outshines Uncle in the ‘Closest Legal Heir Test’ under Section 2(wa) CrPC When She Chooses Not to Pursue the Case: Allahabad High Court

When the wife of a murdered man chooses not to pursue criminal proceedings, an uncle cannot claim “victim” status. The Allahabad High Court held that the closest legal heir’s decision brings legal finality and bars third-party intervention. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court clarified who can legally speak for a deceased victim in criminal proceedings. The…

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498A का सच: झूठे मामलों में गिरफ्तारी नहीं, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पुरुषों की स्वतंत्रता पर खींची लाल रेखा
Hindi Articles Dec 30, 2025 0

498A का सच: झूठे मामलों में गिरफ्तारी नहीं, सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पुरुषों की स्वतंत्रता पर खींची लाल रेखा

धारा 498A के नाम पर बिना जांच गिरफ्तारी ने हजारों निर्दोष पुरुषों और परिवारों की जिंदगी तबाह की है। सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने साफ कर दिया है कि 498A गिरफ्तारी का कानून नहीं है और व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता सर्वोपरि है। नई दिल्ली : भारतीय दंड संहिता की धारा 498A को लागू करने का उद्देश्य विवाहित महिलाओं को […]

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Supreme Court Guidelines That Protect Men From False 498A Arrests in India
498A Dec 29, 2025 0

Supreme Court Guidelines That Protect Men From False 498A Arrests in India

The Supreme Court has ruled that arrest under Section 498A is not automatic and personal liberty under Article 21 applies equally to men. These judgments protect husbands and their families from false cases, illegal arrests, and misuse of matrimonial laws. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was enacted with a noble intent—to […]

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