Supreme Court upholds life term for man who burned his wife, citing persistent patriarchy and violence against women despite decades of legal reform.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka HC quashes dowry case against in-laws, holding vague allegations cannot sustain prosecution under Section 498A IPC.
MP High Court holds Section 377 IPC not applicable to sexual acts between husband and wife, partly quashing FIR in dowry and abuse case.
Supreme Court rules anticipatory bail has no time limit, continues after chargesheet, and High Courts can’t restrict protection to investigation stage.
Supreme Court cancels bail to husband in dowry death case, calls Allahabad HC order shocking, orders immediate surrender.
Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.
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.
Allahabad 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.
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
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A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
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BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
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Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
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Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
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Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
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