The Bombay High Court ruled that keeping a mother’s four-year-old daughter away from her is “cruelty” under IPC Section 498-A. Despite a lower court’s custody order, the child is withheld, causing mental harassment. The court upheld an FIR against the mother’s in-laws, emphasizing ongoing mental injury and contempt of judicial orders.
Today, On 24th July, The Bombay High Court dismissed a case involving a controversial WhatsApp message, citing growing societal sensitivity towards religious matters. Emphasizing the need for a balance between freedom of expression and respect for religious sentiments, the court highlighted challenges in regulating online communication amid increasing sensitivity towards religious content.
