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Today (3rd May): The Supreme Court rejected a dowry-harassment case, emphasizing tolerance, adjustment, and respect as foundations of a strong marriage. It cautioned against magnifying trivial issues and stressed the detrimental effects of divorce on children. The court advised against mechanical application of Section 498A of the IPC in matrimonial disputes, urging a balanced and considered approach to such cases.
Today, 18th April, The Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL urging the mandate of Class XII education for Muslim girls before marriage, emphasizing the complexity of balancing education and societal norms within legal frameworks. The ruling highlights the significance of respecting individual rights and choices in matters of education and marriage, sparking debates on the topic.
Yesterday, 7th April, The SC allowed a man to undergo a potency test following divorce proceedings initiated by his wife, who claimed their marriage was unconsummated due to his impotence. Justices Vikram Nath and Prashant Kumar Mishra modified the Madras High Court’s ruling, emphasizing the man’s consent for the test. The case highlights the court’s consideration of medical evidence in marital disputes.
The Supreme Court refused to quash a rape case, underscoring the nuanced nature of consent and its implications in legal frameworks. The Supreme Court found the allegations not to be sufficiently persuasive to discredit the possibility of rape. The Supreme Court of India delved into the complexities of consent within relationships, highlighting that consent can […]
The Allahabad High Court Yesterday (29 Feb) urged the Union of India to consider amending the Hindu Marriage Act to include irretrievable breakdown of marriages as a divorce ground, citing societal changes. It granted a divorce decree to a doctor, noting his wife’s prolonged absence as mental cruelty. The court also directed relevant authorities to consider this matter.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that advising a partner to marry according to parental wishes does not constitute abetment to suicide, setting a precedent for future cases. The court clarified that instigation or facilitation of suicide must be proven for abetment. This judgment emphasizes the distinction between relationship complexities and legal accountability.
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The Delhi High Court clarified police powers for further investigation, distinguishing them from “re-investigation” or “fresh investigation.” Emphasizing the aim of uncovering truth without aiding the accused’s defense, the court rejected a petition for further investigation in a rape case. This underlines the need for substantial grounds and fairness in directing further investigation.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to remit the 20-year sentence of a Tamil Nadu man, Sankar, convicted of aggravated sexual assault against a 14-year-old girl, who he later married and fathered children with. This ruling, delivered by a […]
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court set a significant precedent on consent and promises of marriage in alleged rape cases. The accused’s withdrawal of a marriage promise, influenced by parental disapproval, was found not to amount to rape. The ruling emphasizes the evolving understanding of personal autonomy and distinguishes between moral obligations and legal culpability, impacting future cases.