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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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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Plea After Alleging ‘Extramarital Affair’ — Major Twist In High-Profile Case
Latest News Aug 8, 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Plea After Alleging ‘Extramarital Affair’ — Major Twist In High-Profile Case

Can serious allegations against a husband make headlines, only for the divorce case to be withdrawn before the court decides them? Sangeetha Vijay has withdrawn her divorce plea against C Joseph CM Vijay after alleging an extra-marital relationship, cruelty and desertion. CHENGALPATTU: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay’s wife Sangeetha Vijay has…

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No Contact For 5 Months, Yet Husband Was Convicted Of Cruelty And Abetting Wife’s Suicide: Allahabad High Court Finally Acquits  
High Court Aug 7, 2026

No Contact For 5 Months, Yet Husband Was Convicted Of Cruelty And Abetting Wife’s Suicide: Allahabad High Court Finally Acquits  

Can a husband be convicted for abetting his wife’s suicide when there was no contact or communication between them for more than five months before her death? The Allahabad High Court has answered this while acquitting a husband of all charges. UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has acquitted Ankur Tandon of all…

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Wife Had An Extra-Marital Affair? “Husband May Be Treated As Father Even If Child Isn’t Biologically His”: Supreme Court
Latest News Aug 7, 2026

Wife Had An Extra-Marital Affair? “Husband May Be Treated As Father Even If Child Isn’t Biologically His”: Supreme Court

Can a man be dragged into a paternity and maintenance case merely because a married woman alleges an extra-marital affair and claims he fathered her child? The Supreme Court has clarified how legitimacy, paternity and DNA testing operate when Section 112 applies. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has held that when a child is born…

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Plea After Alleging ‘Extramarital Affair’ — Major Twist In High-Profile Case
Latest News Aug 8, 2026 0

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Plea After Alleging ‘Extramarital Affair’ — Major Twist In High-Profile Case

Can serious allegations against a husband make headlines, only for the divorce case to be withdrawn before the court decides them? Sangeetha Vijay has withdrawn her divorce plea against C Joseph CM Vijay after alleging an extra-marital relationship, cruelty and desertion. CHENGALPATTU: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay’s wife Sangeetha Vijay has…

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No Contact For 5 Months, Yet Husband Was Convicted Of Cruelty And Abetting Wife’s Suicide: Allahabad High Court Finally Acquits  
High Court Aug 7, 2026 0

No Contact For 5 Months, Yet Husband Was Convicted Of Cruelty And Abetting Wife’s Suicide: Allahabad High Court Finally Acquits  

Can a husband be convicted for abetting his wife’s suicide when there was no contact or communication between them for more than five months before her death? The Allahabad High Court has answered this while acquitting a husband of all charges. UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has acquitted Ankur Tandon of all…

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Wife Had An Extra-Marital Affair? “Husband May Be Treated As Father Even If Child Isn’t Biologically His”: Supreme Court
Latest News Aug 7, 2026 0

Wife Had An Extra-Marital Affair? “Husband May Be Treated As Father Even If Child Isn’t Biologically His”: Supreme Court

Can a man be dragged into a paternity and maintenance case merely because a married woman alleges an extra-marital affair and claims he fathered her child? The Supreme Court has clarified how legitimacy, paternity and DNA testing operate when Section 112 applies. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has held that when a child is born…

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Acquitted By Trial Court, Convicted After 13 Years: Bombay High Court Sentences Journalist Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Rape Case
High Court Aug 6, 2026 0

Acquitted By Trial Court, Convicted After 13 Years: Bombay High Court Sentences Journalist Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Rape Case

Can any criminal justice system call itself effective when guilt or innocence remains undecided for 13 years? The Bombay High Court reversed Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, convicted him in the 2013 rape case and sentenced him to 10 years in jail. PANAJI: Thirteen years. One arrest, nearly six months in custody, a full criminal trial, an…

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Man in Live-In Relationship Can Be Prosecuted as ‘Husband’ U/S 498A IPC: Supreme Court Opens a New Criminal Door Against Men
Latest News Aug 6, 2026 0

Man in Live-In Relationship Can Be Prosecuted as ‘Husband’ U/S 498A IPC: Supreme Court Opens a New Criminal Door Against Men

Can a man be prosecuted as a “husband” 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 man…

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Maintenance Payable By Husband To Wife To Increase Automatically By 5% Annually To Counter Inflation: Delhi High Court
High Court Aug 6, 2026 0

Maintenance Payable By Husband To Wife To Increase Automatically By 5% Annually To Counter Inflation: Delhi High Court

Can a husband earning ₹11,000 per month be ordered to pay ₹25,000 maintenance with an automatic increase every year? The Delhi High Court examined his qualifications, earning capacity and unrebutted evidence before upholding the Family Court’s order. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has upheld an order directing a husband to pay monthly maintenance of…

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