The Supreme Court expressed shock over a 16-year pending trial of acid survivors who were forced to drink acid, calling the crime “horrendous.” The Court pulled up states and authorities for inaction and will hear the matter again after six weeks.
Today, On 7th November, Supreme Court sought a reply from cricketer Mohammed Shami on his wife Hasin Jahan’s plea seeking Rs.10 lakh monthly maintenance, after she moved the apex court claiming financial deprivation despite his income from cricket and endorsements.
Delhi Court observed that the Domestic Violence Act is not a tool to harass a husband, slamming its misuse in a prolonged 7-year-old matrimonial case filed by the wife.
The Delhi High Court refused bail to a man accused of shooting his wife, stressing that her decision not to live with him due to violence and his criminal behavior cannot be treated as provocation under law.
Delhi HC denies bail to man accused of shooting wife, stressing that “patriarchal entitlement” can never justify violence. Court reinforces strong stance against domestic violence and women’s subjugation.
Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that a mother-in-law not party to a domestic violence case cannot file an appeal. Court said only “aggrieved persons” directly affected can challenge trial orders.
Supreme Court dissolves IPS officer’s marriage using Article 142 and orders unconditional apology for filing 15 cases. All litigations quashed; both parties agree to move on peacefully.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that taunting a wife for her dark complexion does not amount to cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC. The Court clarified such remarks alone cannot attract criminal liability.
A man in Belagavi, Karnataka, attacked his wife and mother-in-law with a hidden machete inside a court corridor just before their divorce hearing. Both women sustained serious injuries; police have launched an investigation.
A 47-year-old woman was shot dead in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, while returning from a maintenance hearing. Police suspect her husband, with whom she had a 15-year marriage and legal dispute, is behind the murder.
