Bombay High Court: Taunting Wife for Dark Skin Not Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
The Bombay High Court ruled that taunting wife for her complexion is not “cruelty” under Section 498A IPC. Justice S.M….
Delhi High Court: Woman’s Right To Residence Under PWDV Act Cannot Override In-Laws’ Peace And Dignity
The Delhi High Court held that a daughter-in-law’s right to residence in a shared house is only a protective right—not…
Bombay High Court Frees Husband & In-Laws in 498A Case: “Saying Wife Can’t Cook or Dress Well Isn’t Cruelty”
The Bombay High Court frees husband and quashed a 498A case against a husband and his family, ruling that minor…
Delhi High Court Warns Against Misuse of 498A IPC: “Maliciously Dragging Husband’s Family is Utter Misuse of Law”
The Delhi High Court, while quashing a false dowry harassment case, cautioned against the growing misuse of 498A IPC. The…
Landmark 498A Case | “False Allegations Can Destroy Innocent Families, Must Be Examined Carefully”: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court quashed a dowry harassment case against a man falsely accused by his sister-in-law, stressing that courts must…
Kerala High Court Quashes Wife’s 8-Year-Old Rape Case Filed After Divorce: “Judicial Process Cannot Be Used for Vengeance”
The Kerala High Court has quashed an 8-year-old sexual assault case filed by a woman against her ex-husband, ruling that…
False Alcoholism Allegation & Persistent Humiliation By Wife Is Mental Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce To Husband
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that when a wife falsely labels her husband as an alcoholic and persistent humiliation…
Supreme Court Slams Mother in Child Custody Case: “You Are Spoiling Your Child’s Mind”
The Supreme Court criticized a slams mother for dragging her daughter into a parental conflict and appointed former Uttarakhand Chief…
Delhi High Court Acquits Man: Mere Alleging ‘Physical Relations’ Not Sufficient To Establish Rape
The Delhi High Court has acquitted a man convicted under Section 376 IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act, ruling that…
Delhi High Court To Decide: Can Section 498A Apply to Same-Sex Couples? A Landmark Case Begins
The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a crucial case questioning if Section 498A of the IPC — meant…