The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair alone cannot attract charges under Section 306 IPC. Direct or proximate instigation is essential to prove abetment of suicide, setting a crucial legal precedent.
A Delhi court upheld the right to privacy by denying a petition for hotel CCTV footage related to an alleged extramarital affair among Army officers. The ruling emphasized that the hotel must protect guest confidentiality and that private information cannot be released without proper legal grounds, reinforcing individual privacy rights and natural justice principles.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Mamta Yadav, accused of killing her child, after over six years in custody without trial progress. Justice Pitale emphasized her right to a speedy trial, citing constitutional guarantees. The prosecution’s claims and the case’s circumstantial evidence were discussed, highlighting the lack of witness testimonies.
The Bombay High Court granted pre-arrest bail to a woman and her alleged lover, accused of abetting her estranged husband’s suicide. The court found no evidence of direct instigation or compelling behavior from the couple, emphasizing that the law requires clear acts of inducement for abetment claims.