SC: Woman's father can't seek return of her stridhan; court quashes belated criminal case, emphasizing only a woman can claim her stridhan under Hindu law.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court orders man to pay Rs 25 lakh for taking wife's jewelry in 2003, emphasizing her right to stridhan as absolute property.
Supreme Court rules that courts cannot impose timelines or grant deemed assent for Bills, affirming flexibility under Articles 200 and 201 and reinforcing separation of powers.
20 November, 2025 12:43 PM
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