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    “Law Can’t Punish Heartbreak”: Educated Adults Can’t Use Rape Law After Failed Relationship, Says Delhi High Court
    “Law Can’t Punish Heartbreak”: Educated Adults Can’t Use Rape Law After Failed Relationship, Says Delhi High Court
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    “Law Can’t Punish Heartbreak”: Educated Adults Can’t Use Rape Law After Failed Relationship, Says Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court ruled that educated and independent adults cannot misuse rape laws to criminalise a consensual relationship that later fails. The Court said a breakup alone does not create criminal liability unless a false promise of marriage is clearly proven.

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    “Courts Are Not Battlefields for Broken Marriages,” Says Supreme Court While Stressing Mediation
    “Courts Are Not Battlefields for Broken Marriages,” Says Supreme Court While Stressing Mediation
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    “Courts Are Not Battlefields for Broken Marriages,” Says Supreme Court While Stressing Mediation

    The Supreme Court has warned warring couples against using courts to settle personal scores, saying such litigation chokes the justice system. Emphasising mediation, the Court urged early reconciliation in matrimonial disputes instead of prolonged civil and criminal battles.

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    "The Medicine Is to Laugh": Supreme Court Turns Civil Dispute ‘Criminal Case’ Into a Lesson in Law
    "The Medicine Is to Laugh": Supreme Court Turns Civil Dispute ‘Criminal Case’ Into a Lesson in Law
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    “The Medicine Is to Laugh”: Supreme Court Turns Civil Dispute ‘Criminal Case’ Into a Lesson in Law

    The Supreme Court set aside a Rajasthan High Court order denying anticipatory bail to a couple, calling the matter a civil dispute wrongly given a criminal twist. Justice JB Pardiwala chose laughter over anger while criticising the misuse of criminal law.

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