The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that an adult woman’s choice is final and dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by her parents, as there was no illegal detention.…
Precedent analyses on Section 498A IPC, Section 125 CrPC & BNSS safeguards
Can a husband and his family escape a BNS Section 85 cruelty and dowry case even when the offences are non-compoundable? The Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed the criminal…
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that an adult woman’s choice is final and dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by her parents, as there was no illegal detention.…
Can a live-in relationship be called bigamy under law? Karnataka High Court gives a clear answer that may surprise many. What happens when allegations are made without proof of…
The Telangana High Court set aside the order directing DNA testing of a minor child in a divorce case, holding that the husband must prove adultery through other evidence. But…
In many matrimonial cases, entire families get dragged into criminal trials — even when no specific role is alleged. This Rajasthan High Court ruling explains why mere presence in…
Can a 13-year relationship later be called deception after both adults knew the facts? Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the FIR against an Army officer, raising important…
The MP High Court ruled that denying service death benefits to a married daughter only because of her marital status is discriminatory. The Court ordered payment of ex-gratia and…
The Calcutta High Court upheld the man’s conviction, holding that circumstantial evidence sufficiently established responsibility for the woman’s death—but would the outcome have…
Can normal marriage disagreements be treated as criminal cruelty under Section 498A? Karnataka High Court says NO – strong remarks expose how ordinary disputes can turn into…
The Jharkhand High Court set aside the Family Court’s shared parenting arrangement and granted the father only visitation rights, leaving him sidelined from his children’s lives…
