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Wife Killed Sleeping Husband, Strangled Him With Pillow And Mobile Charger Cord: Jajpur Court Sentences Her To Life Imprisonment
Legal Update Sep 11, 2026

Wife Killed Sleeping Husband, Strangled Him With Pillow And Mobile Charger Cord: Jajpur Court Sentences Her To Life Imprisonment

A Jajpur court in Odisha sentenced Mamata Kuanr to life imprisonment for murdering her husband, Atal Kuanr, following a family dispute in 2021. According to the prosecution, she strangled him while he was asleep using a pillow and mobile charger cord. The court also imposed a ₹1 lakh fine, with an additional year of imprisonment in case of default. Two other accused in the case were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
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Landmark Guidelines | Supreme Court Restricts Psychological Testing Of Children In Custody Battles, Says It Must Be An Absolute Necessity
Latest News Jun 11, 2026

Landmark Guidelines | Supreme Court Restricts Psychological Testing Of Children In Custody Battles, Says It Must Be An Absolute Necessity

The Supreme Court has directed courts to prioritise the child’s welfare by avoiding unnecessary psychological testing and carefully examining parental conduct first. NEW DELHI: In an important judgment aimed at protecting children involved in bitter custody disputes, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh, has laid down detailed…

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Professionally Active Wife Failed To Show Genuine Hardship: P&H High Court Refuses To Transfer Husband’s Divorce Case
High Court Jun 11, 2026

Professionally Active Wife Failed To Show Genuine Hardship: P&H High Court Refuses To Transfer Husband’s Divorce Case

Can a wife get her husband’s divorce case transferred merely by claiming inconvenience? The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that transfer cannot be granted as a matter of course when the wife fails to substantiate her inability to travel with convincing material. CHANDIGARH: In a judgment dated June 9, 2026, Justice Nidhi Gupta of…

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Hosting Husband’s Relatives And Taking Care Of Them Is Not Cruelty U/S 498A IPC: Calcutta HC Refuses To Criminalise Ordinary Family Quarrels
High Court Jun 11, 2026

Hosting Husband’s Relatives And Taking Care Of Them Is Not Cruelty U/S 498A IPC: Calcutta HC Refuses To Criminalise Ordinary Family Quarrels

Can a husband be prosecuted under Section 498A simply for bringing his relatives home? The Calcutta High Court said No, holding that caring for husband’s relatives is not cruelty by itself, but allowed the trial to continue due to other allegations in the charge sheet. KOLKATA: In a judgment dated June 8, 2026, Justice Chaitali…

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Landmark Guidelines | Supreme Court Restricts Psychological Testing Of Children In Custody Battles, Says It Must Be An Absolute Necessity
Latest News Jun 11, 2026 0

Landmark Guidelines | Supreme Court Restricts Psychological Testing Of Children In Custody Battles, Says It Must Be An Absolute Necessity

The Supreme Court has directed courts to prioritise the child’s welfare by avoiding unnecessary psychological testing and carefully examining parental conduct first. NEW DELHI: In an important judgment aimed at protecting children involved in bitter custody disputes, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh, has laid down detailed…

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Professionally Active Wife Failed To Show Genuine Hardship: P&H High Court Refuses To Transfer Husband’s Divorce Case
High Court Jun 11, 2026 0

Professionally Active Wife Failed To Show Genuine Hardship: P&H High Court Refuses To Transfer Husband’s Divorce Case

Can a wife get her husband’s divorce case transferred merely by claiming inconvenience? The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that transfer cannot be granted as a matter of course when the wife fails to substantiate her inability to travel with convincing material. CHANDIGARH: In a judgment dated June 9, 2026, Justice Nidhi Gupta of…

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Hosting Husband’s Relatives And Taking Care Of Them Is Not Cruelty U/S 498A IPC: Calcutta HC Refuses To Criminalise Ordinary Family Quarrels
High Court Jun 11, 2026 0

Hosting Husband’s Relatives And Taking Care Of Them Is Not Cruelty U/S 498A IPC: Calcutta HC Refuses To Criminalise Ordinary Family Quarrels

Can a husband be prosecuted under Section 498A simply for bringing his relatives home? The Calcutta High Court said No, holding that caring for husband’s relatives is not cruelty by itself, but allowed the trial to continue due to other allegations in the charge sheet. KOLKATA: In a judgment dated June 8, 2026, Justice Chaitali…

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Accused First, Justice Later? “Left Free To Live As Spouses”: Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction In Rare Article 142 Relief
Latest News Jun 11, 2026 0

Accused First, Justice Later? “Left Free To Live As Spouses”: Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction In Rare Article 142 Relief

She wanted the case to end after marriage and sought to set aside his conviction. Can extraordinary circumstances change the outcome of a POCSO conviction? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside a conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act by using its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the…

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Wife Declared ‘Nil Income’ In Maintenance Case, Husband Produced Income Tax Records Showing ₹4.58 Lakh Earnings: Allahabad High Court Sends Matter Back For Fresh Decision
High Court Jun 10, 2026 0

Wife Declared ‘Nil Income’ In Maintenance Case, Husband Produced Income Tax Records Showing ₹4.58 Lakh Earnings: Allahabad High Court Sends Matter Back For Fresh Decision

Can maintenance be awarded when a wife allegedly conceals her income? The Allahabad High Court said No, after finding contradictions in the wife’s income disclosures, the Court set aside her maintenance and directed the trial court to reconsider the matter. PRAYAGRAJ: In a judgment delivered on 29 May 2026, Justice Achal Sachdev of the Allahabad…

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Sapna Choudhary Files Domestic Violence Case Against Husband Yashveer Sahu: Delhi Court Bars Him From Contacting Or Approaching Her
Latest News Jun 10, 2026 0

Sapna Choudhary Files Domestic Violence Case Against Husband Yashveer Sahu: Delhi Court Bars Him From Contacting Or Approaching Her

A legal dispute between Sapna Choudhary and husband Yashveer Sahu has reached court, with interim protection granted to the singer and a restraining order issued against her husband. NEW DELHI: Popular Haryanvi singer and former Bigg Boss contestant Sapna Choudhary has received interim protection from a Delhi court in a domestic violence case filed against…

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“False Allegations Drove Me to Death”: Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Wife and In-Laws for Abetment of Husband’s Suicide, After Final Video Surfaces
Latest News Jun 10, 2026 0

“False Allegations Drove Me to Death”: Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Wife and In-Laws for Abetment of Husband’s Suicide, After Final Video Surfaces

A husband died by suicide after recording a video blaming his wife and her family. Did the court find enough evidence to order an FIR against them? The court has now directed police to register a case. What observations led to this order? NEW DELHI: The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has directed the police…

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Marriage Need Not Be Strictly Proved For Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC | Man’s Refusal To Undergo DNA Test Can Go Against Him: MP High Court
High Court Jun 9, 2026 0

Marriage Need Not Be Strictly Proved For Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC | Man’s Refusal To Undergo DNA Test Can Go Against Him: MP High Court

Can a man become liable for maintenance even when marriage is not strictly proved? The MP High Court reiterated that strict proof of marriage is not required under Section 125 CrPC and maintenance can be granted based on surrounding circumstances. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, through Justice Gajendra Singh, has ruled that a…

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