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Can In-Laws Be Prosecuted For Husband’s Second Marriage U/S 498A & 494 IPC? Supreme Court Answers In Bigamy And Cruelty Proceedings
Latest News Jun 1, 2026 0

Can In-Laws Be Prosecuted For Husband’s Second Marriage U/S 498A & 494 IPC? Supreme Court Answers In Bigamy And Cruelty Proceedings

Did the husband’s relatives know about the second marriage? Is that enough to send them to trial? The Supreme Court has now clarified when in-laws can, and cannot, face criminal prosecution in such cases. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court ruled that merely knowing about a husband’s second marriage is not enough to prosecute his relatives…

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Double Dearness Allowance Not Permissible: Madras High Court Dismisses Woman’s Claim for DA on Regular Pension Despite Receiving Family Pension 
High Court Mar 17, 2026 0

Double Dearness Allowance Not Permissible: Madras High Court Dismisses Woman’s Claim for DA on Regular Pension Despite Receiving Family Pension 

The Madras High Court held the claim was based on misunderstanding of records, confirmed DA was already paid, and dismissed it as double benefit is not allowed.  Double Dearness Allowance: In a recent judgment delivered by Justice C. Kumarappan of the Madras High Court, the Court examined a dispute where a retired woman employee claimed that she was not receiving dearness allowance on…

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Nobody Will Hire Women, Their Career Will Be Over: Supreme Court Refuses Nationwide Menstrual Leave Policy PIL 
Latest News Mar 13, 2026 0

Nobody Will Hire Women, Their Career Will Be Over: Supreme Court Refuses Nationwide Menstrual Leave Policy PIL 

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory menstrual leave across India, observing that forcing employers to provide such leave could discourage hiring women. The court said the issue lies in the policy domain of the government, leaving the final decision to lawmakers and ministries. Menstrual Leave Policy PIL: The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to…

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