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Wife Imposing Her Friends & Family At Husband's Residence Against His Will Amounts To Cruelty: Calcutta High Court

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Wife Imposing Her Friends & Family At Husband's Residence Against His Will Amounts To Cruelty: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court has held that a wife imposing her friends and family on her husband by having them put up at his residence without his willingness would amount to cruelty. In 2008, the appellant-husband instituted the divorce suit and later the wife sent a complaint against the husband and his family by registered post to the Nabadwip Police …

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"She Is A Major, Family Can't Restrain Her": Andhra Pradesh HC Allows Woman To Live With Same-Sex Partner

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While hearing a habeas corpus petition wherein a woman had claimed that her female partner had been detained by her parents, the Andhra Pradesh High Court while upholding the right of women to cohabit together said that the detenue was major and her family cannot restrain her from taking her own life decisions. The division bench of Justice R. Raghunandan …

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Long stay of wife’s family at husband’s house amounts to ‘cruelty’, says Calcutta HC

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The Calcutta High Court ruled that the long stay of a married woman's friends and family at her husband's house, against his will, can amount to cruelty. “Such imposition of friend and family by the woman on her husband at his quarters against his will, sometimes even when the respondent was herself not there, over a continuous period of time, …

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Gurugram man accuses analyst wife of filing false cases: ‘ ₹1.5 lakh maintenance, ₹1 crore compensation’

Hindustan Times

A Gurugram-based UX designer has opened up about his ordeal in the aftermath of the uproar caused by Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash’s suicide. The Gurugram man claims his wife has filed false cases of dowry and domestic violence against him Timeline of events The man married his wife in May 2023 in Delhi. In one LinkedIn post, the man alleges …

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Can’t seek alimony as means to equalise wealth: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times

A Hindu marriage is a sacrament and not a commercial venture, the Supreme Court held on Thursday, highlighting concerns over the misuse of penal laws in matrimonial disputes and clarifying that alimony cannot be sought as a means to equalise wealth between spouses, even if the husband has achieved financial success post-separation. “A Hindu marriage is a sacrament and is …

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Andhra Pradesh High Court backs lesbian couple, tells parents not to 'interfere'

India Today

The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the right of a lesbian couple to live together, affirming their freedom to choose their partners and make independent decisions. The bench was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by a woman, Kavitha, who alleged that her partner Lalitha was unlawfully detained by her father at his residence in Narsipatnam. The court, in its …

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70-year-old farmer ends 44-year marriage, sells land to pay Rs 3.1 crore alimony

India Today

A long-drawn legal battle spanning 18 years ended with a 44-year-old marriage dissolved through a Rs 3.1 crore settlement. Subash Chand, a 70-year-old farmer from Haryana's Karnal district, finalised his divorce from his estranged wife, Santosh Kumari, 73, by paying a hefty permanent alimony. To fulfill the settlement terms, Chand sold agricultural land, crops, and handed over gold and silver …

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Man, family members booked for triple talaq, dowry demands

Hindustan Times

THANE: The Shanti Nagar police in Bhiwandi have booked a man and five members of his family for allegedly harassing his wife over demands for dowry and divorcing her illegally by pronouncing triple talaq over a phone call. Divorce by pronouncing talaq is prohibited under the Muslim Women Act, 2019, and the latest case is the fourth such instance in …

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Six couples separated over the years reunited at lok adalats in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada

The Hindu

In all, six couples who had separated over the years were reunited at lok adalats in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts on Saturday. A couple who separated in 2011 and filed for divorce decided to live together following counselling at the lok adalat on the Udupi district court premises. The divorce application of Gopal Shetty and Ashalata Shetty, who were …

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Husband's Girlfriend Or Romantic Partner Can't Be Made Accused In S.498A IPC Case : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that a criminal case for cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code cannot be sustained against a woman with whom the husband had an extra-marital affair. Holding so, a bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan quashed a criminal case against a woman who was named as an accused on the allegation …

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Husband's Girlfriend Or Romantic Partner Can't Be Made Accused In S.498A IPC Case : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that a criminal case for cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code cannot be sustained against a woman with whom the husband had an extra-marital affair. Holding so, a bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan quashed a criminal case against a woman who was named as an accused on the allegation …

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Big twist in Allu Arjun arrest case, victim's husband says he will withdraw complaint: 'Stampede not his fault'

Hindustan Times

The drama around Allu Arjun's arrest in connection with a fan's death at Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere has seen another twist. The husband of the deceased woman, Revathi, has now said that he is willing to withdraw the case and he does not hold Allu Arjun responsible for the stampede or his wife's death. What victim's husband said Speaking …

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Allu Arjun arrested: Bhaskar, husband of woman who died in stampede, ready to withdraw case

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Allu Arjun arrested: Bhaskar, husband of woman who died in stampede, ready to withdraw case

India TV News

In a significant twist to the stampede incident outside Sandhya Theatre that led to the tragic death of 35-year-old Revathi, her husband, Bhaskar, has expressed his willingness to withdraw the case filed against Telugu superstar Allu Arjun. Hours after Allu Arjun’s arrest by Hyderabad Police in connection with the stampede, Bhaskar clarified that the actor was not to blame for …

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Days after man dies by suicide, cops issue notice to wife in UP

Hindustan Times

A team from Bengaluru’s Marathahalli police travelled to Uttar Pradesh to issue a notice to the wife and the in-laws of a 34-year-old software engineer who died allegedly by suicide earlier this week. The family members have been asked to appear for questioning following allegations of harassment and extortion made in the deceased’s suicide note in the notice, said a …

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Maintenance Right Of Wife & Children Overrides Creditors' Claims Under SARFAESI/IBC On Husband's Assets : Supreme Court

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While giving precedence to the maintenance rights of a man's wife and children over the rights of creditors under recovery proceedings, the Supreme Court recently observed that right to maintenance is equivalent to a fundamental right and shall have an overriding effect over statutory rights of creditors, etc. In appeal, the Gujarat High Court enhanced the amounts, granting the respondent-wife …

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Case Against Fiance Who Absconded After Engagement Upon Being Booked In An NDPS Case

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The Karnataka High Court quashed a rape case registered by a woman against her fiance–who had absconded post their engagement after he was booked in a case under the NDPS Act–noting that the complainant's statement that she did not want to pursue the case further. The court after going through the records said, "After the registration of the crime in …

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Supreme Court lays down factors for deciding alimony amid techie suicide case

India Today

Amid an ongoing debate over the suicide of a Bengaluru-based techie allegedly due to harassment by his estranged wife, the Supreme Court has laid down a number of conditions and factors that require due weightage while deciding the alimony in divorce cases. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna V Varale ordered Praveen Kumar Jain to pay Rs …

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Amid Bengaluru techie suicide case, Supreme Court lays down 8 factors for deciding alimony

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Amid the ongoing debate surrounding the suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, who had alleged harassment by his wife and in-laws over dowry charges, the Supreme Court has laid down an eight-point formula for deciding the alimony amount. The Supreme Court bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice PV Varale, while deciding a divorce case on Tuesday and deciding on …

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Babar Azam's alleged sexual harassment case postponed by Lahore HC

India Today

The Lahore High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the alleged rape case against former Pakistan captain Babar Azam till December 16. As Babar's senior lawyer, Barrister Haris Azmat did not appear in the court, his junior lawyer requested to adjourn the case and the court granted the request. She also alleged that police refused to file an FIR …

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HC denies police protection to interfaith couple

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Tuesday denied police protection to an interfaith couple so they could continue their live-in relationship, saying while the girl was free to choose between living with her family or her partner, the state could not be expected to furnish to their personal choice. HC denies police protection to interfaith couple “You want police to …

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Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home

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The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case initiated by a wife against her husband under Section 498A of the IPC, accusing him of cruelty towards her, three years after leaving their matrimonial home. It is further seen that since the year 2020, when she filed the first case, the complainant has left her matrimonial home and has now after …

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Calcutta High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Filed By Wife Against Husband 3 Yrs After Leaving Matrimonial Home

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The Calcutta High Court has quashed a case initiated by a wife against her husband under Section 498A of the IPC, accusing him of cruelty towards her, three years after leaving their matrimonial home. While the wife had left the husband's house in 2020, she filed a complaint accusing him of cruelty in 2023.Justice Shampa Paul held: The allegations in …

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Who is family judge Rita Kaushik, mentioned in Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash’s suicide note? What are the allegations?

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The 24-page suicide note of noted AI engineer Atul Subhash has raised serious questions about the Indian judicial system. Along with the long note, Subhash had recorded an hour-long video making serious allegations against his wife and in-laws and Family Court Judge Rita Kaushik. The suicide note that Subhash left said Judge Kaushik demanded ₹5 lakh in bribes for a …

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Want to live together? Don't expect cop protection: Court to interfaith couple

India Today

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday talked tough to a young interfaith couple seeking judicial intervention for police protection to continue their live-in relationship. However, the bench emphasised the woman’s autonomy, remarking, “The girl is a major, and she cannot be forced to stay with her parents.” The judges noted the societal backlash the woman faced, including harassment on social …

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Supreme Court orders man to pay wife Rs 5 crore lump sum settlement for divorce

India Today

The Supreme Court has directed a man to pay Rs 5 crore as a lump sum settlement to his wife as permanent alimony after granting the dissolution of their marriage. The verdict was delivered by a bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna V. Varale, who emphasised the need for the husband to fulfil his parental obligations towards the …

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Undue Sympathy For Husband In Granting Maintenance Neither In Interest Of Wife & Children Nor In Interest Of Justice: MP High Court

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that while granting maintenance, undue sympathy with the husband for no good reason is neither in the interest of the wife and children who are living a deserted life nor in the interest of justice. A bench of Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia observed thus while enhancing the interim maintenance amount granted by a …

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Disputes Regarding Title, Possession Not Subject Matter Of Writ Jurisdiction: Jharkhand HC Dismisses Plea Against Housing Board's Interference

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The Jharkhand High Court recently dismissed a writ petition seeking relief against alleged interference with the petitioner's possession and ownership of property, while ruling that disputes involving questions of "right, title, interest and possession" require evidence and cannot be adjudicated under writ jurisdiction. Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary, presiding over the case, stated, “This Court finds that there is serious dispute …

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Bushra Bibi: Veiled face of PTI

The Hindu

“This is the fight for Pakistan’s freedom,” said Bushra Bibi, ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife, in a rare video message on November 22, ahead of the planned ‘do or die’ sit-in by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters in Islamabad. A follower of Sufi saint Fariduddin Masud Ganjshakar, Bushra was introduced to Mr. Khan by her sister Maryam Riaz Wattoo in 2014 during …

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43 years after IAF officer’s death, wife gets ₹1 crore in dues

The Hindu

Forty-three years after the tragic death of Flight Lieutenant Chandrasekhar S.I. Colonel Vembu Shankar, a Shaurya Chakra awardee, and founder of Project Sambandh, emphasised that the emotional significance of this reconnection far outweighed the monetary aspect. After Chandrasekhar’s death, his wife, from Chennai’s Thiruvanmiyur, had endured decades of uncertainty over the pension benefits until the efforts of Project Sambandh brought …

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Supreme Court To Hear Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Cases On December 9

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The Supreme Court posted a batch of petitions relating to the Krishna Janmabhoomi- Shahi Idgah dispute to December 9, at 2 PM. The present intra-court appeal in question is with regards the August 1 order of the Allahabad High Court which dismissed the plea of Shahi Idgah Masjid filed under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC. Two of these were filed …

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Woman falls to death from flat in Hyderabad, surrogacy deal under probe

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Woman falls to death from flat in Hyderabad, surrogacy deal under probe

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A 25-year-old woman died under mysterious circumstances after reportedly falling from a residential flat in Hyderabad. According to the Hyderabad Police, the woman, identified as Ashwitha Singh, was brought to the city by a businessman, Rajesh Babu, for her surrogacy reportedly valued at Rs10 lakh. The woman, who belonged to Odisha, had been staying in a room in the businessman's …

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Man, in interfaith relationship, moves Bombay High Court for partner's release

India Today

A 20-year-old Muslim man has approached the Bombay High Court with a petition seeking the release of his partner from a shelter home and In his petition, the man said that he had been in a consensual, committed relationship with a Hindu woman for the past several months. However, the woman's parents registered a complaint with the police which was …

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Zarina Wahab Defends Husband Aditya Pancholi, Says 'Girlfriends Accused Him Of Abuse Because...'

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Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi are one of Bollywood’s rare couples who have been married for over three decades, but their journey has been anything but smooth. Zarina Wahab on husband Aditya Pancholi's extra-marital affairs In 1993, Aditya made headlines for his extramarital affair with Pooja Bedi, Kabir Bedi’s daughter. I was completely prepared for him to have affairs.” When …

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Karnataka's Mangaluru woman files complaint against husband for instant Talaq and harassment

Hindustan Times

A 23-year-old Mangaluru woman has filed a complaint against her husband accusing him of pronouncing instant talaq and assaulting her, police said on Friday. On November 8, after her father intervened, he assaulted her again and called her father to his residence, where he pronounced instant talaq and forced her out of the house, the Mangaluru Police said. At the …

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Courts Should Not Adjudicate From 'Ivory Tower': Punjab & Haryana HC On Family Court's Denial Of Interim Maintenance To Wife

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that Courts are mandated to adopt a pragmatic approach by focusing on the substantive financial realities rather than being influenced by the mere formal appearance of employment or income in maintenance proceeding.The Court modified the order of a Family Court wherein, it did not grant any maintenance to wife because she held …

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Live-In Partner After 22-Year-Long Relationship

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The Karnataka High Court has quashed rape charges against a man in a live-in relationship, by his partner of 22 years. While granting interim relief and staying all further proceedings qua the petitioner earlier the court had observed, “This case forms a classic illustration, as to what can become an abuse process of law. Seeking to quash the prosecution the …

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Exploitation, financial crises make matrimonial proceedings difficult for wives and children: Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court observed that in matrimonial proceedings, wives and children often face greater financial crises compared to husbands, as they have limited support from family or income. Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court A division bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Om Prakash Shukla passed the judgment on November 11, 2024, while dismissing …

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Husband Forcing Wife To Leave Job And Live As Per His Wish, Style Amounts To Cruelty: Madhya Pradesh High Court In Divorce Case

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Allowing a woman's plea for dissolving her marriage to a man, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court observed that in the case at hand the the husband compelling his wife to leave her government job till he gets the job, and to "live as per his wish and style" amounts to cruelty. In doing so the court …

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Wives & Children Struggle To Face Matrimonial Proceedings Due To Financial Crisis, Husbands Exploit Their Situation: Allahabad HC

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court has observed that in matrimonial proceedings, wives and children often face financial crises compared to husbands, as they have limited support from family or income and their situation is frequently exploited by husbands, which makes it difficult for them to face such proceedings. The Court added that Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act aims to …

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Hindu Succession Act | 2005 Amendment Giving Equal Rights To Daughter Resulted In Reducing Shares Of Mother & Widow : Madras High Court

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While discussing the 2005 amendments to the Hindu Succession Act, Justice N Seshasayee of the Madras High Court observed that while the amendment ensured that daughter's got a share in the ancestral property, it also took away the quantum of property that would otherwise vest with the widow and the mother of a deceased. The court added that notional partition …

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Mewat man fined ₹1 lakh for attempting to conceal identity of second wife

Hindustan Times

The Punjab and Haryana high court has fined a Mewat man with ₹1 lakh for trying to “conceal” identity of his second wife, whom he married recently, in a protection plea filed before the court. The plea has been filed seeking directions to local police to ensure that both of the man and his second wife are not harmed. He …

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Proceedings Against Margadarsi: HC Questions TG and AP Silence

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday questioned the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh state governments for the delay in filing their contentions in regard to criminal proceedings against Margadarsi Financiers, facing charges of collecting deposits in violation of RBI rules and guidelines. The division bench, comprising Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao, asked the two state governments to …

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High Court Rules on Adultery Allegations Against Wife in Maintenance Case

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that allegations of adultery against a wife must be decided before the application for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The court observed that the Trial Court had made no observation regarding the allegations of adultery on part of the wife, granting interim stay on the order of the Trial Court.

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No catfights, no tears: Bollywood Wives S3 outs a new Reality TV model

New Indian Express

It’s mid-afternoon and entrepreneur Kalyani Saha Chawla, in a white Zara shirt and Golden Goose jeans, is all business and bustle at her store in Defence Colony. And she’s looking none the worse for wear after participating in the Fabulous Lives v/s Bollywood Wives that is being talked of more for the Delhi-versus-Mumbai-divide than a reality show where anyone’s image …

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Acid Murder: Family Members Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Daughter's Death

Hindustan Times

A 19-year-old woman was murdered by her family with acid for resisting her arranged marriage in Uttar Pradesh. The father and four relatives involved in the crime were sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹40,000 each. The case is a reminder of the dangers of arranged marriages and the importance of respecting personal choices.

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SC Quashes Case Against Man For Rape on False Promise of Marriage: Bench Sets Aside High Court Order

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The Supreme Court has quashed a case filed against a man for rape on false promise of marriage. The court found that there was a huge irregularity between the statements of the complainant that the accused ‘established physical relationship with her without her consent’ and ‘started living with her as her husband’. The bench also noted that it was evident …

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Aligarh: Muslim girl says she wants to marry her Hindu lover but family is opposing, seeks CM's help and police protection

Op India

A video of a Muslim girl from Aligarh is doing rounds on the internet in which she is pleading for help from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and UP Police. Further in the video, the Muslim girl added that she also believes in Hindu Dharma and wants to adopt Hindu Dharma. In the video seeking help and protection from …

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Hindu marriage can’t be dissolved as a contract: Allahabad High Court

Hindustan Times

In a significant judgment, the Allahabad high court has ruled that a Hindu marriage is not to be dissolved or terminated as a contract. The appeal was filed by the woman against the order passed by the additional district judge, Bulandshahr, in 2011 allowing divorce petition filed on behalf of her husband. Allowing an appeal filed by a woman against …

Marriage Consent High Court Court Hindu Filed Her Husband

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Long Separation Coupled With Criminal Prosecution Without Any Desire To Retrieve Relationship Shows Irretrievable Breakdown Of Marriage: Allahabad HC

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court has held that long separation coupled with criminal prosecution and harsh words without any desire to retrieve the matrimonial relationship shows an irretrievable breakdown of marriage. While dealing with a matrimonial case of 21 years of separation, the bench comprising of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Donadi Ramesh held “Desertion suffered over long years in …

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'Looks Like Kalyug Has Arrived...': Allahabad HC On Elderly Couple's Six-Year Legal Fight Over Maintenance

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