A shocking ragging case has come to light at Government Nursing College in Kottayam, Kerala. Three first-year students complained to Kottayam Gandhinagar police about serious physical harassment. They said seniors tortured them, even hanging dumbbells from their private parts. The police have started an investigation into the matter. Kottayam: A shocking ragging incident has emerged […]
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to orchestra organizer Manish Kumar Yadav, accused of sexual harassment against a dancer. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh emphasized the societal prejudice faced by female performers, highlighting their rights to respect and dignity. The court underscored the importance of a safe environment for artists against gender-based violence.
Bombay: The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench ruled that engaging in consensual sexual relations with a minor wife is legally considered rape, with no legal defense for such actions.
Upholding a 10-year prison sentence for the accused, Justice GA Sanap highlighted that any sexual activity with a girl under 18 is deemed rape, regardless of marital status.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to respond to serious allegations in a PIL regarding corruption and abuse in state-run medical colleges, including exam tampering and sexual harassment. Petitioners demand a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged “threat culture” and requested record preservation for evidence.
The Delhi High Court upheld that a husband must provide maintenance to his wife, regardless of her income, dismissing his claim that she was a “parasite.” The court emphasized respect for women’s sacrifices and reaffirmed legal obligations under the Hindu Marriage Act and Domestic Violence Act, highlighting the need for support against domestic abuse.
The Supreme Court addressed the misuse of Section 498A, highlighting the replication of this provision in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita without ample safeguards for husbands. The bench emphasized refraining from coercive use of law enforcement and urged reevaluation of the provision in light of upcoming implementation. (Word count: 52)
Chhattisgarh High Court: Excessive Drinking by Husband Amounts to Mental Cruelty to Wife and Family The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a recent judgment, has ruled that a husband’s excessive drinking habit, which leads to the deterioration of the family’s condition, constitutes mental cruelty towards the wife and the entire family, including children. The bench, comprising […]
