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The Supreme Court has raised serious alarm over fake and AI-generated evidence in matrimonial disputes. The Court warned that false allegations and criminal cases are destroying marriages and lives beyond repair. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has openly expressed deep concern over the growing misuse of technology in matrimonial disputes, especially the creation of fake…
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…
The Delhi High Court has held that sexual assault by a husband’s family members can amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC. If such acts are closely linked, rape and cruelty can be tried together in one court. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court said that sexual assault committed on a married woman by her…
This detailed legal article explains step-by-step how an innocent husband can defend himself against a false Section 498A case in India, including bail, evidence, and counter-complaints. It also highlights judicial concerns and Supreme Court positions on misuse of the law. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced in 1983 to protect […]
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC from a live-in partner if her first marriage is still legally subsisting. Even long cohabitation cannot give the legal status of “wife” when no valid divorce exists. Live-In Relationship Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance: The Allahabad High Court has clearly held…
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