Mother Sentenced to Death for Killing 11-Year-Old Daughter After Child Saw Her With Lover: Bihar Court
An Araria court awarded the death penalty to 35-year-old Poonam Devi for poisoning and nearly beheading her minor daughter after…
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Delhi High Court: Wife’s Delayed Criminal Allegations “Cannot Outweigh” Husband’s Clear & Consistent Proof of Cruelty
The Delhi High Court dissolved the marriage after finding that the wife’s criminal allegations were raised only after the husband…
DNA Test Can’t Be Ordered Just to Fish for Truth: Supreme Court Upholds Child’s Legitimacy & Right to Privacy
The Supreme Court ruled that a DNA test cannot be ordered casually in paternity disputes, as it invades privacy and…
Bombay High Court: Taunting Wife for Dark Skin Not Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
The Bombay High Court ruled that taunting wife for her complexion is not “cruelty” under Section 498A IPC. Justice S.M….
False Alcoholism Allegation & Persistent Humiliation By Wife Is Mental Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce To Husband
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that when a wife falsely labels her husband as an alcoholic and persistent humiliation…
Permanent Alimony Not A Right, Just A Measure Of Social Justice, Not A Tool For Personal Enrichment: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court ruled that permanent alimony can’t be granted just to equalise wealth when both spouses are financially independent….