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 rules SC/ST Act offence is not made out if alleged casteist abuse occurred inside a private house without public view.
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Delhi Court grants bail in false promise to marry case, observing the relationship appeared consensual between two mature adults.
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Karnataka withdraws its 2022 hijab ban order and permits limited religious symbols alongside uniforms in schools and colleges.
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