Karnataka High Court Clarifies Section 91 CrPC: Accused Not Required to Use RTI for Documents
Karnataka HC rules that an accused cannot be forced to use RTI instead of Section 91 CrPC to obtain case documents, ensuring fair trial rights.
Bombay High Court on False Promise of Marriage: POCSO Act & Legal Consequences
Bombay High Court ruled that a false promise of marriage vitiates consent under the POCSO Act, upholding conviction for sexual assault on a minor.
Bombay High Court Sentences Husband to 6 Months Jail for Contempt of Maintenance Order
Bombay High Court sentenced a husband to 6 months in civil prison for non-compliance with maintenance order, reinforcing legal accountability and justice.
Supreme Court’s Decision on Domestic Violence Case and Its Impact
Supreme Court grants divorce citing irretrievable breakdown, clarifies domestic violence proceedings, awards one-time alimony, and prevents legal misuse.
Failed Marriage is Not the End: Supreme Court’s Progressive Ruling
Supreme Court rules that a failed marriage is not the end of life, granting divorce under Article 142 and highlighting irretrievable breakdown.
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Speedy Trial: A Landmark Judgment
Supreme Court upholds the right to a speedy trial, granting bail in a UAPA case after 5 years of detention. Read about the key verdict and its impact.
Supreme Court Ruling: Maintenance in Void Marriages Allowed Under Hindu Marriage Act
Supreme Court rules that maintenance in void marriages is allowed under Section 25 of HMA, ensuring financial support for spouses.
Supreme Court Orders Retrial in POCSO Case Due to Procedural Lapses in Death Penalty Verdict
The Supreme Court remanded a POCSO case for retrial, citing procedural lapses in the conviction and death sentence, emphasizing the need for a fair process.
Delhi High Court: Mere Dowry Demand Not an Offense Under Section 498A IPC Without Cruelty or Harassment
The Delhi High Court ruled that mere dowry demands do not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC unless accompanied by harassment or abuse, preventing misuse.
Supreme Court Seeks Madhya Pradesh Government’s Response on Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal
The Supreme Court seeks the Madhya Pradesh government's response on the safe disposal of Bhopal gas tragedy waste, addressing environmental and health concerns.