Gujarat HC rules demanding money for bail isn’t dowry, upholds acquittal in dowry death case, citing lack of evidence and legal definition of dowry.
Read Full ArticleCJI Gavai says no nation can progress without tackling structural inequalities; calls socio-economic justice vital for dignity, equality, and democracy.
Andhra Pradesh HC rules taunting for not conceiving isn’t cruelty under IPC 498A; quashes case against sisters-in-law living separately.
SC dismisses PIL challenging women-centric laws, including the Dowry Prohibition Act, suggesting petitioner approach Parliament to address concerns.
Supreme Court upholds conviction in a dowry harassment case, directing ₹3 lakh compensation to the victim while modifying the sentence.
PIL filed in SC seeks review of dowry harassment laws to curb misuse amid rising false cases, following Bengaluru techie’s tragic suicide linked to legal disputes.
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail in dowry case, clarifies stance on proclaimed offenders’ rights. Key legal insights from Asha Dubey vs. State of MP.
Allahabad High Court rules second wife can’t file 498-A IPC cases, citing marriage nullity. Supreme Court precedents support the decision.
Punjab & Haryana HC quashes FIR under Dowry Prohibition Act for lack of District Magistrate's prior sanction, reaffirming the legal requirement under Section 8-A.
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SC tells Haryana SIT to finish probe in 4 weeks into Ashoka University professor’s posts on Operation Sindoor; no further summons for now.
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SC acquits man on death row, cites faulty probe; issues detailed procedural guidelines for DNA evidence collection, storage, and chain of custody.
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