Supreme Court quashes dowry harassment case, cautioning against vague allegations and misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial disputes.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka HC rules Sec 31 of DV Act applies only to protection orders, not maintenance breaches under Sec 20; sets aside woman’s plea against husband.
Calcutta HC directs cricketer Md. Shami to pay ₹4 lakh monthly as interim maintenance to estranged wife and daughter, citing his high income capacity.
Delhi HC upholds that affidavit evidence is valid in DV cases, affirming the civil nature of proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Kerala High Court issues notice to CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2, questions safeguards under Cinematograph Act; release not stayed.
21 February, 2026 02:50 PM
Senior Advocate Vikas Singh flags criminalisation of politics, black money in elections, and calls for systemic electoral reforms to protect democracy.
21 February, 2026 06:47 PM
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs, ruling that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose import duties.
21 February, 2026 02:45 PM
Supreme Court flags pre-election freebies, warns of fiscal strain and harm to work culture while hearing challenge to Electricity Amendment Rules.
21 February, 2026 03:11 PM
Madras High Court upholds EPF liability on beedi company, holding beedi rollers engaged through intermediaries are employees entitled to PF benefits.
21 February, 2026 04:03 PM
Madras High Court bars caste suffixes in temple festival invitations, says caste exists only in minds; directs names be printed without caste tags.
21 February, 2026 03:26 PM
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