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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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Kerala High Court Says Independent Witnesses Not Needed in 498A Cases, Raising Fresh Concerns for Men Facing Unverified Allegations
Latest News Dec 5, 2025

Kerala High Court Says Independent Witnesses Not Needed in 498A Cases, Raising Fresh Concerns for Men Facing Unverified Allegations

Kerala High Court ruled that 498A cruelty cases do not become weak even if there are no independent witnesses. The Court said family members’ testimony can be enough, raising major concerns for fairness in matrimonial cases. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has ruled that the absence of independent witnesses in a Section 498A IPC case…

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Parent Applying for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce and Custody Papers If Claimed: Karnataka High Court Stops Wife From Taking Children Away
Latest News Dec 5, 2025

Parent Applying for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce and Custody Papers If Claimed: Karnataka High Court Stops Wife From Taking Children Away

The Karnataka High Court has clarified that if one parent applies for a child’s passport and claims divorce or custody, they must submit proper documents. The Court directed issuance of passports after the father gave “No Objection”, subject to compliance with visitation rights. for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce: The Karnataka High Court has made…

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Work-From-Home Doesn’t Make You a Better Parent: Supreme Court Upholds Child Custody in Favour of the Father
Latest News Dec 4, 2025

Work-From-Home Doesn’t Make You a Better Parent: Supreme Court Upholds Child Custody in Favour of the Father

The Supreme Court has made it clear that simply working from home does not give any parent an automatic advantage in child custody battles. The Court said custody must depend on the child’s welfare, not on where a parent works. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling on child custody, clarifying…

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Kerala High Court Says Independent Witnesses Not Needed in 498A Cases, Raising Fresh Concerns for Men Facing Unverified Allegations
Latest News Dec 5, 2025 0

Kerala High Court Says Independent Witnesses Not Needed in 498A Cases, Raising Fresh Concerns for Men Facing Unverified Allegations

Kerala High Court ruled that 498A cruelty cases do not become weak even if there are no independent witnesses. The Court said family members’ testimony can be enough, raising major concerns for fairness in matrimonial cases. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has ruled that the absence of independent witnesses in a Section 498A IPC case…

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Parent Applying for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce and Custody Papers If Claimed: Karnataka High Court Stops Wife From Taking Children Away
Latest News Dec 5, 2025 0

Parent Applying for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce and Custody Papers If Claimed: Karnataka High Court Stops Wife From Taking Children Away

The Karnataka High Court has clarified that if one parent applies for a child’s passport and claims divorce or custody, they must submit proper documents. The Court directed issuance of passports after the father gave “No Objection”, subject to compliance with visitation rights. for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce: The Karnataka High Court has made…

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Supreme Court: Clicking Photos or Videos of Women Without Consent When She’s Not Engaged In Private Acts Won’t Amount To Voyeurism – 354C IPC
Latest News Dec 4, 2025 0

Supreme Court: Clicking Photos or Videos of Women Without Consent When She’s Not Engaged In Private Acts Won’t Amount To Voyeurism – 354C IPC

The Supreme Court ruled that taking photos or videos of a woman in public or non-private situations does not amount to voyeurism under Section 354C IPC. The Court discharged the accused, calling the case a misuse of criminal law arising out of a family property dispute. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has clearly…

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If the AGE itself is in DOUBT, how can Justice be CERTAIN?: Bombay HC Suspends 15-Year Sentence of Pune Man Convicted Under POCSO
Latest News Dec 4, 2025 0

If the AGE itself is in DOUBT, how can Justice be CERTAIN?: Bombay HC Suspends 15-Year Sentence of Pune Man Convicted Under POCSO

The Bombay High Court has suspended the 15-year sentence of a man convicted under POCSO, noting inconsistencies in the victim’s age and signs of consensual relationship. The Court said the appeal may succeed and granted bail with strict conditions. MAHARASHTRA: The Bombay High Court suspended the 15-year rigorous imprisonment sentence of Dilip Ramdev Kashab, who…

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Woman Lawyer Creates Chaos Inside Supreme Court: “Don’t Misbehave, Don’t Touch Me!” | CJI Bench Stunned
Latest News Dec 3, 2025 0

Woman Lawyer Creates Chaos Inside Supreme Court: “Don’t Misbehave, Don’t Touch Me!” | CJI Bench Stunned

A woman lawyer caused a major disturbance in the Supreme Court Today (Dec 3rd) after refusing to leave the courtroom despite repeated directions from the Chief Justice of India. She kept insisting her friend’s murder case was mishandled, leading to her being escorted out. Woman Lawyer Creates Chaos Inside Supreme Court: A surprising scene unfolded…

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Judge Biased Towards Wife? “He Made Laws That Don’t Even Exist”: Delhi High Court Directs Re-Training For Family Court Judge
Latest News Dec 2, 2025 0

Judge Biased Towards Wife? “He Made Laws That Don’t Even Exist”: Delhi High Court Directs Re-Training For Family Court Judge

The Delhi High Court has set aside a divorce decree after finding that a Family Court judge relied on a non-existent Section 28A of the Special Marriage Act and mixed-up unrelated laws. Calling it a “troubling lack of understanding”, the Court ordered immediate retraining for the judge at the Delhi Judicial Academy. Delhi High Court…

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