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…
Was media pressure influencing the investigation before the facts were fully examined? Supreme Court has now asked people and media to avoid speculation as the CBI takes over the Twisha Sharma death investigation. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Today (May 25th) indicated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will take over the investigation into…
Was there really a “institutional bias” in the investigation of Twisha Sharma’s death? Why did the Supreme Court step in directly and order urgent hearing in the matter? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged dowry death case of Twisha Sharma and will hear the matter today, May 25,…
What really happened inside the matrimonial home before the woman’s death? The Supreme Court said the husband failed to explain crucial facts, and that silence became a strong circumstance against him. 498A & Dowry Death Case: The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a husband accused of strangulating his wife to death inside their…
When spouses stop emotionally functioning as a family, does the law still force continuation of marriage? The Supreme Court upheld divorce after marital breakdown, but removed cruelty and desertion findings against the wife. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, in judgment delivered by Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vikram Nath, strongly criticised the approach…
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