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1987 Dowry Death Case | “Wife’s Family’s Unnatural Silence Raises Doubt”: Calcutta High Court Acquits Husband in 39-Year-Old Case

If a woman was allegedly facing constant dowry harassment, why did her family never complain to police earlier?The Calcutta High Court raises serious doubts and acquits the husband after finding major…

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Precedent analyses on Section 498A IPC, Section 125 CrPC & BNSS safeguards

High Court Oct 16, 2026

Woman Can Be Charged With Gang Rape Even Without Committing Rape Herself: Delhi High Court Rules

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

DNA Test Denied | Husband Questions Child's Paternity Over Wife's Alleged Infidelity, Madras HC Rejects His Plea & Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

False Rape Case| Woman Voluntarily Had Sex & Travelled With Man, Then Accused Him Of Rape: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Proceedings Against Man

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

Wife Calling Husband 'BEGGAR' & Asking Him To Live Separately From His Elderly Mother Is Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

Husband Or Wife Can't Be Forced To Continue A Broken Marriage For The Welfare Of Children: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce

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Woman Can Be Charged With Gang Rape Even Without Committing Rape Herself: Delhi High Court Rules

Can a woman face gang rape charges without physically committing rape? The Delhi High Court has ruled that women can also be prosecuted for facilitating the offence. But what makes someone legally res…

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DNA Test Denied | Husband Questions Child's Paternity Over Wife's Alleged Infidelity, Madras HC Rejects His Plea & Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

False Rape Case| Woman Voluntarily Had Sex & Travelled With Man, Then Accused Him Of Rape: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Proceedings Against Man

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High Court Oct 15, 2026

Wife Calling Husband 'BEGGAR' & Asking Him To Live Separately From His Elderly Mother Is Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court

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Husband Or Wife Can't Be Forced To Continue A Broken Marriage For The Welfare Of Children: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce

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1987 Dowry Death Case | “Wife’s Family’s Unnatural Silence Raises Doubt”: Calcutta High Court Acquits Husband in 39-Year-Old Case

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Mar 06, 2026 10

“Young boy ultimately bears the consequences”: Madras High Court Flags Harsh Impact of POCSO Cases in Consensual Adolescent Relationships, Quashes 20-Year POCSO Sentence

A boy sentenced to 20 years under POCSO and 5 years under Section 366 IPC in a consensual teenage relationship case was later acquitted due to faulty age proof. The bigger question remains — how long…

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Mar 06, 2026 5

Father Remains Responsible, But His Identity Becomes Optional: Karnataka High Court Allows Alteration of Child’s Surname to Reflect Mother’s Lineage

Can a child surname reflect the mother’s lineage even when the biological father continues to legally exist? The Karnataka High Court said it can, noting that the father’s legal relationship and the c…

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Mar 06, 2026 8

Supreme Court Orders Employer To Deduct 50% From Husband’s Salary And Deposit Monthly Maintenance To Wife’s Account

Can a court order a man’s salary to be directly deducted for maintenance? The Supreme Court has now taken an unprecedented step after a husband allegedly failed to pay support. NEW DELHI: The Supreme…

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Mar 05, 2026 6

Rescued Girl Not Safe With Mother: Karnataka High Court Rejects Custody Bid Amid Allegations of Prostitution Exploitation

Can a rescued girl be handed over to her mother amid allegations that the mother forced her into prostitution? The Karnataka High Court rejected the custody plea, noting serious allegations that the m…

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Men Too Have Dignity, Pride And Social Identity: Kerala HC Praised Gentlemanly Attitude Of Ex-Husband Allowing Correction Of Father’s Name In Birth Certificate Of Child Born Out Of Extra-Marital Affair

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Mar 05, 2026 8

Men Too Have Dignity, Pride And Social Identity: Kerala HC Praised Gentlemanly Attitude Of Ex-Husband Allowing Correction Of Father’s Name In Birth Certificate Of Child Born Out Of Extra-Marital Affair

Can a father’s name in a birth certificate be corrected years later when a child is born from an extramarital relationship? The Kerala High Court answered this sensitive question while also noting tha…

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Section 498A IPC Treats Cruelty as Continuing Offence; Matrimonial Cruelty Cases Cannot Be Dismissed Merely Due to Delay in Complaint: Kerala High Court

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Mar 05, 2026 7

Section 498A IPC Treats Cruelty as Continuing Offence; Matrimonial Cruelty Cases Cannot Be Dismissed Merely Due to Delay in Complaint: Kerala High Court

Can a husband still face conviction even if the complaint is filed after a long delay? The Kerala High Court held that cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC is a continuing offence, so delay alone can…

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Mar 05, 2026 14

Divorce Decree Cannot Be Granted Merely Relying On WhatsApp Chat & SMS Messages: Bombay High Court Sets Aside Family Court Order

Can a marriage legally end just because of WhatsApp messages? Bombay High Court says divorce cannot be granted merely on chats without proper proof and fair opportunity to contest. MAHARASHTRA: The Bo…

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Child Custody | Writ Courts Cannot Usurp Civil Court Powers, These Disputes Shouldn’t Be Decided By Habeas Corpus Unless Custody Is Illegally Retained: Orissa High Court

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Child Custody | Writ Courts Cannot Usurp Civil Court Powers, These Disputes Shouldn’t Be Decided By Habeas Corpus Unless Custody Is Illegally Retained: Orissa High Court

Can a parent use a writ petition to reclaim their child? The Orissa High Court says not unless the custody is clearly illegal. The ruling exposes how complex custody battles must go through proper civ…

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1987 Dowry Death Case | “Wife’s Family’s Unnatural Silence Raises Doubt”: Calcutta High Court Acquits Husband in 39-Year-Old Case

“Young boy ultimately bears the consequences”: Madras High Court Flags Harsh Impact of POCSO Cases in Consensual Adolescent Relationships, Quashes 20-Year POCSO Sentence

Father Remains Responsible, But His Identity Becomes Optional: Karnataka High Court Allows Alteration of Child’s Surname to Reflect Mother’s Lineage

Supreme Court Orders Employer To Deduct 50% From Husband’s Salary And Deposit Monthly Maintenance To Wife’s Account

Rescued Girl Not Safe With Mother: Karnataka High Court Rejects Custody Bid Amid Allegations of Prostitution Exploitation

Landmark Rulings & Statutory Quashings

Woman Can Be Charged With Gang Rape Even Without Committing Rape Herself: Delhi High Court Rules

DNA Test Denied | Husband Questions Child's Paternity Over Wife's Alleged Infidelity, Madras HC Rejects His Plea & Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

False Rape Case| Woman Voluntarily Had Sex & Travelled With Man, Then Accused Him Of Rape: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Proceedings Against Man

Wife Calling Husband 'BEGGAR' & Asking Him To Live Separately From His Elderly Mother Is Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court

Husband Or Wife Can't Be Forced To Continue A Broken Marriage For The Welfare Of Children: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce

Lead Legal Story & Top Precedents

Woman Can Be Charged With Gang Rape Even Without Committing Rape Herself: Delhi High Court Rules

DNA Test Denied | Husband Questions Child's Paternity Over Wife's Alleged Infidelity, Madras HC Rejects His Plea & Imposes ₹50,000 Costs

False Rape Case| Woman Voluntarily Had Sex & Travelled With Man, Then Accused Him Of Rape: Uttarakhand HC Quashes Proceedings Against Man

Wife Calling Husband 'BEGGAR' & Asking Him To Live Separately From His Elderly Mother Is Mental Cruelty: Chhattisgarh High Court

Husband Or Wife Can't Be Forced To Continue A Broken Marriage For The Welfare Of Children: Madras High Court Upholds Divorce

1987 Dowry Death Case | “Wife’s Family’s Unnatural Silence Raises Doubt”: Calcutta High Court Acquits Husband in 39-Year-Old Case

“Young boy ultimately bears the consequences”: Madras High Court Flags Harsh Impact of POCSO Cases in Consensual Adolescent Relationships, Quashes 20-Year POCSO Sentence

Father Remains Responsible, But His Identity Becomes Optional: Karnataka High Court Allows Alteration of Child’s Surname to Reflect Mother’s Lineage

Supreme Court Orders Employer To Deduct 50% From Husband’s Salary And Deposit Monthly Maintenance To Wife’s Account

Rescued Girl Not Safe With Mother: Karnataka High Court Rejects Custody Bid Amid Allegations of Prostitution Exploitation

Men Too Have Dignity, Pride And Social Identity: Kerala HC Praised Gentlemanly Attitude Of Ex-Husband Allowing Correction Of Father’s Name In Birth Certificate Of Child Born Out Of Extra-Marital Affair

Section 498A IPC Treats Cruelty as Continuing Offence; Matrimonial Cruelty Cases Cannot Be Dismissed Merely Due to Delay in Complaint: Kerala High Court

Divorce Decree Cannot Be Granted Merely Relying On WhatsApp Chat & SMS Messages: Bombay High Court Sets Aside Family Court Order

Child Custody | Writ Courts Cannot Usurp Civil Court Powers, These Disputes Shouldn’t Be Decided By Habeas Corpus Unless Custody Is Illegally Retained: Orissa High Court