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.
Supreme Court dismisses MCGM’s challenge to arbitral award, holds party conduct relevant while deciding jurisdictional objections under Section 16 of the Arbitration Act.
13 March, 2026 12:31 PM
Supreme Court pulls up Railways over slow safety progress, seeks detailed affidavit on fund allocation and says counter ticket passengers cannot be denied travel insurance.
13 March, 2026 02:04 PM
Madras High Court acquits woman in husband’s murder case, holding Section 106 of the Evidence Act cannot substitute the prosecution’s primary burden of proof.
13 March, 2026 02:11 PM
Supreme Court dismisses Mizo Chiefs’ plea seeking compensation for alleged unlawful land acquisition in the erstwhile Lushai Hills, holding ownership over the land was not established.
14 March, 2026 12:52 PM
Delhi High Court quashes 498A IPC FIR and DV Act complaint, holding vague allegations and ordinary matrimonial discord cannot amount to criminal cruelty.
14 March, 2026 01:13 PM
Allahabad High Court lists Waseem Rizvi’s PIL challenging the functioning and composition of the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board; Court seeks further hearing on key contention.
14 March, 2026 12:31 PM
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