Smriti Mandhana’s Friend Files Case Against Palash Muchhal for Cheating and Caste Abuse, Alleges SC/ST Act Violations

Social worker Vignyan Mane filed a case in Sangli, Maharashtra, accusing music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal of cheating and committing offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Mane, a friend of Smriti Mandhana, submitted a complaint.

FIR Filed Under SC/ST Act Against School Principal In Hardoi After Woman Alleges Harassment And Misconduct

A major controversy erupted in Hardoi after an FIR under the SC/ST Act and Section 352 BNS was filed against the Sunbeam School principal, who allegedly told a Scheduled Caste woman “Just shut up”, causing humiliation and mental harassment.

Jagatsinghpur DLSA Employee Dies by Suicide After Alleging Harassment by Seniors in Video

A 39-year-old DLSA employee in Jagatsinghpur died by suicide after recording a video accusing senior officials of mental harassment and torture. Police have registered an unnatural death case and launched a detailed investigation following an FIR by his wife.

Husband’s Financial Dominance in Matrimonial Discord Is Just Daily Wear and Tear of Marriage, Not Cruelty: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a husband’s financial dominance in a strained marriage does not amount to cruelty. Disputes over expenses reflect “the daily wear and tear of marriage” and do not fall under Section 498 IPC.

Financial Control by a Husband Is a Mirror of Indian Society, Not Cruelty: Supreme Court Quashes 498A Case

The Supreme Court held that financial control by a husband is a social reality and does not amount to criminal cruelty without proven mental or physical harm. Quashing a Section 498A case, the Court said criminal law cannot be used to settle personal vendettas.

Bombay High Court Dismisses Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Rs 100 Crore Defamation Case Against Brother and Wife

The Bombay High Court dismissed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Rs 100 crore defamation suit against his brother Shamsuddin and his wife after the actor and his lawyer were absent during the hearing. Lawyers for Shamsuddin said the case was “baseless” and aimed to pressure their client over financial disputes.

“However Dark the Past May Be, It Cannot Hold the Future Captive” — Supreme Court Ends IPS Officer’s 10-Year Legal Battle With Public Apology

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.

Supreme Court to Balakot Fighter Pilot & Wife Amid Matrimonial Dispute: “Do Not Lead a Life of Revenge, Just Forgive and Forget”

The Supreme Court advised the Balakot fighter pilot and his wife, involved in a bitter matrimonial dispute, to forgive each other and move on. “Do not lead a life of revenge, just forgive and forget,” it said.

‘No More Custody Needed’: Kerala HC Grants Bail to IB Officer Accused in Girlfriend’s Suicide Case

Kerala High Court grants bail to IB officer Sukanth Suresh after 44 days in jail. He was accused of abetting his girlfriend’s suicide under false promise of marriage.

SpiceJet Ordered to Pay Rs 25,000 for Issuing Wrong Ticket to Senior Citizen

The Mumbai Consumer Court has ruled against SpiceJet for negligent behavior, ordering the airline to pay Rs 25,000 to a senior citizen. The airline issued incorrect tickets during flight rescheduling in 2020, causing mental distress and financial loss to the passenger. The case highlights the legal responsibility of service providers.