Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Child and Career Amid Pending Custody Disputes: Delhi High Court Cites Article 21
The Delhi High Court held that a mother’s right to higher education and personal development under Article 21 cannot be…
Throwing Baby Into Canal | “No Mother Would Hurt Her Child”: Orissa High Court Orders 75% Back Wages After Woman’s Acquittal
The Orissa High Court ruled that a Mother falsely accused of killing her child cannot be financially punished after acquittal….
What Do We Do With This Shaadi.com?: Supreme Court’s Sharp Question During Matrimonial Dispute Exposes Online Matchmaking Platforms Risks
The Supreme Court expressed concern over Shaadi.com while hearing a matrimonial dispute, questioning the role and responsibility of online marriage…
Interim Maintenance Continues Despite Adultery Claims, But Wife Must Refund Amount If Allegations Are Proved: Delhi High Court Cites Domestic Violence Act
The Delhi High Court has ruled that unproven adultery allegations cannot stop interim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act. However,…
Supreme Court Quashes False Rape Case Against Advocate: Difficult To Believe A Married Woman Lawyer Was Induced Into Sex With False Promise of Marriage
The Supreme Court has ruled that a promise of marriage made to a woman who is already married has no…
False Rape Allegation and Wrongful Arrest by Police: Allahabad High Court Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation To Innocent Man Jailed Without Proper Verification
Allahabad High Court held that police jailed a man for 79 days on a rape allegation without verification or credible…
POCSO Case | Evidence of the Victim Girl Is Inconsistent and Not Trustworthy: Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal of 2 Accused Men
The Karnataka High Court dismissed the State’s appeal in a POCSO case, holding that the victim’s statements were inconsistent and…
POCSO and Rape Charges Cannot Be Used to Punish Consensual Romantic Relationship with Girl Near 18 Years: Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Young Boy
Delhi High Court granted bail to a young boy, observing that POCSO and rape charges cannot be used to punish…
Supreme Court Says Ex-Husband Must Pay Maintenance Even If Ex-Wife Is Highly Educated or Supported by Parents After Divorce
The Supreme Court has ruled that a husband’s responsibility to maintain his ex-wife does not end just because she is…
A Consensual Relationship Between Matured Teens Cannot Be Criminalised: Rajasthan High Court Protects Innocent Boy From Harsh Prosecution Under POCSO And Kidnapping Laws.
The Rajasthan High Court protected a 19-year-old boy from prosecution, holding that a consensual relationship with a near-major 17-year-old girl…
