Can a husband be forced to face a full criminal trial even when official government records show he was hundreds of kilometres away on duty when the alleged incident happened? The Supreme Court has answered this while quashing the criminal proceedings against a BSF personnel in a major ruling on alibi, Section 498A IPC andâŚ
Can a man be prosecuted as a âhusbandâ under Section 498A even when there is no legally valid marriage? The Supreme Court has expanded the provision to certain live-in relationships, while placing the initial burden of proof on the woman and reiterating safeguards against arrest. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that a manâŚ
What role did Justice V Mohanaâs husband and family play in her rise to the Supreme Court? Her emotional speech revealed the personal sacrifices and support behind her successful legal career. NEW DELHI: Justice V. Mohana, recently appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, credited her husband, family, teachers, mentors, juniors and members ofâŚ
Can a woman prosecute a man and his family under Section 498A even when no legally valid marriage exists? The Supreme Court has expanded the provision to live-in relationships, but imposed a crucial burden of proof and protection against automatic arrest. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has held that Section 498A IPC mayâŚ
Can a husband be ordered to keep paying interim maintenance while his evidence of the wifeâs alleged adultery remains undecided until the final hearing?The Supreme Court says clear evidence must be examined first, though mere allegations are not enough. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has held that when a husband produces clear and cogent evidenceâŚ
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