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…
Precedent analyses on Section 498A IPC, Section 125 CrPC & BNSS safeguards
Can a physical assault automatically become abetment of suicide when the victim dies five days later? The Chhattisgarh High Court overturned the 10-year imprisonment of four…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Can a criminal trial continue even after both spouses legally part ways? The Orissa High Court answers this sharply: once a marriage ends by mutual consent, keeping a decade-old…
