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Domestic Violence Case | “We Have No Jurisdiction. You Cannot Misuse System & File Cases Anywhere You Want”: Khanna Court Throws Out NRI Wife’s Complaint

A Khanna court dismissed an NRI wife’s domestic violence case after finding she lived in Australia, not Khanna. The verdict reinforces how false or mis-filed cases misuse the system and drain husbands’ time and money. PUNJAB: A recent order from the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Khanna, has once again highlighted how domestic violence complaints are often…

Advocate Bharat Chugh – Former Judicial Officer Calls India’s Criminal System A ‘Criminal Injustice System’

498A Misuse | In Society, There Are Sita Maiyas But There Are Also Shurpanakhas: Former CJI U.U. Lalit On Why Innocent Men Suffer

I Won’t Want My Daughters in a System Where Laws Are Misused: Ex CJI U U Lalit Over Broken Justice System & False Cases Against Men

2018 Husband Murder Case | “Suspicion Isn’t Proof. No Sufficient Evidence”: Thane Court Acquits Wife and Her Lover

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Men Must Act Now. Why Gender Justice Just Women’s Job: CJI B.R. Gavai’s Wake-Up Call

CJI B.R. Gavai said gender Justice cannot be achieved by women alone; men must also take responsibility, share power and work in collaboration. He reminded that real progress comes when both genders rebuild institutions together — not through confrontation but cooperation. NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai spoke about the real meaning of…

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Gurgaon Lady Lawyer Busted for Running Fake POCSO & Rape Case Extortion Racket: “Told Me to Settle Out of Court, Or Face Rape Charges”

A Lady lawyer, her husband, and an accomplice allegedly filed fake POCSO and rape cases to extort money from men undergoing marital disputes. Police recovered cash, gold, forged IDs, and exposed their blackmail network. Lady Lawyer Busted for Running Fake Cases: In a shocking case that has intensified the debate around misuse of POCSO and…

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Delhi High Court Warns Against Misuse of 498A IPC: “Maliciously Dragging Husband’s Family is Utter Misuse of Law”

The Delhi High Court, while quashing a false dowry harassment case, cautioned against the growing misuse of 498A IPC. The Court emphasized that innocent relatives of the husband must not suffer due to vague and baseless allegations. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has strongly flagged the increasing misuse of 498A of the Indian Penal…

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“Capable of Sustaining Herself”: Court Denies Maintenance to Law-Graduate Wife Under DV Act

In a recent DV Act case, a Delhi court denies maintenance to an educated woman, holding that she is qualified, employable, and “capable of sustaining herself at this stage.” And ruled that no interim relief can be granted when the applicant has not proved any genuine obstacle to employment. Court Denies Maintenance: A Delhi court…

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