Delhi High Court grants bail, ruling that ending marriage plans after courtship is not a breach of promise or offence under false promise to marry.
Read Full ArticleAllahabad HC orders ₹2 lakh compensation to man acquitted in dowry death case, slams State for ‘vexatious prosecution’ despite suicide note proof.
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.
CJI 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.
SC: Lawyers must stop arguing once court indicates its mind, stressing that harmony between Bench and Bar ensures dignified court functioning.
29 October, 2025 04:25 PM
SC says police can directly file FIR for witness threats under Section 195A IPC; no court complaint needed as it’s a cognisable offence.
29 October, 2025 04:44 PM
Wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk tells SC his detention under NSA suffers from illegality, citing stale FIRs, procedural lapses, and denial of fair representation.
29 October, 2025 04:35 PM
Karnataka HC rules passport details of accused are personal and exempt from disclosure under RTI, allowing access only through court process in cheque-bounce case.
30 October, 2025 01:45 PM
SC mulls pan-India guidelines to curb delays in framing charges; notes cases where charges aren’t framed even after years despite BNSS mandate of 60 days.
30 October, 2025 12:22 PM
Kerala HC clarifies that for continuous breach of contract, limitation under Article 55 starts when breach ceases; once contract ends, breach cannot continue.
30 October, 2025 01:37 PM
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