Can a husband leave his wife out of his Will and give his property to distant relatives? The Supreme Court has clarified that such a decision is not automatically illegal—but certain unusual facts may put the Will under serious doubt. NEW DELHI:The Supreme Court has held that excluding a wife from a Will does not…
A husband was killed and his body was allegedly being carried away on a motorcycle—but why did the Supreme Court uphold the acquittal of his wife and her alleged lover?The answer lies in an investigation that failed to convert grave suspicion into legally admissible proof. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of…
Is persistent denial of sexual relations a valid ground for divorce? The Supreme Court held that persistent refusal of sexual relations without reasonable cause may constitute mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has upheld a divorce granted to a husband after finding that his wife…
Should teenage relationships always lead to criminal prosecution under POCSO Act? The Supreme Court held that the law must balance child protection with the realities of adolescent relationships. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the use of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, in cases involving consensual relationships between…
Can a daughter claim Oraon tribal property by calling her husband a Ghardamad? Supreme Court says No. Custom must be proved, not presumed. The Court held that an uncle-in-law’s alleged adoption of a niece’s husband as Ghardamad was not established under Oraon tribal custom. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal in a…
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