A court in Odisha sentenced a couple to life in prison for killing their teenage daughter over her relationship with an older man. They tried to burn the body and hide the evidence, but later confessed to the crime.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court highlighted that daughters remain a part of their parents’ family for life, whether or not they have married. A daughter’s marriage does not terminate her status as a member of her parents’ family, Justice K Manmadha Rao emphasised. The Court criticised a 1999 State policy that extended different treatment to sons and daughters when it came to compassionate appointments, depending on whether the daughter was married.
Today( on 26th April), The Chief Justice of India issued an urgent order on 26th April to address the plea of a 92-year-old war veteran battling prostate cancer. The veteran’s plea had been pending for two years and was addressed by Justice AM Sapre’s committee in the Noida Unitech case. The court set a May 5 deadline for refund disbursal.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her daughters have been granted bail by the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi regarding the land-for-jobs scandal. The case has captured national attention for its implications on political integrity and legal accountability. The ongoing legal proceedings reflect a complex intersection of power, accountability, and justice in India.
A man in Jaipur has been taken into custody on accusations of sexually assaulting his 11-year-old daughter over the course of almost a year. At the same time, the Rajasthan High Court has declined the request made by the underage victim to terminate her 32-week pregnancy- led by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the immediate release of a 25-year-old woman who was illegally detained by her parents in Bengaluru to prevent her from pursuing a relationship and career in Dubai. The court emphasized the woman’s right to make her own decisions and criticized the Karnataka High Court for mishandling the case, ordering compliance with its directions by January 22.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court declined a mother’s plea for custody of her 8-year-old daughter, citing the child’s capability to make an informed choice. Despite the mother’s legal right as the natural guardian, the court considered the child’s strong attachment to her current guardians, ultimately ruling in their favor. The court allowed daily visits for the mother but maintained custody with the second husband and his family.
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, denied bail to a man involved in a dowry death case, stressing the necessity of public education on genetic science and the determination of a child’s gender. The ruling highlights societal misconceptions and advocates for empowering women while addressing deep-seated societal issues related to gender-based discrimination.