J&K High Court held that a woman who secured a rape conviction against her live-in partner cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.
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SC rules ST woman entitled to equal share in father’s property, citing gender equality under Article 14 and applying justice, equity, and good conscience.
Kerala High Court upholds widow’s right to reside in matrimonial home after husband’s death under Domestic Violence Act, reinforcing women’s housing rights.
Gujarat High Court allows medical termination of 33-week pregnancy of 13-year-old rape victim, stressing her age, health risks, and future well-being.
Kerala High Court rules that a wife’s waiver of maintenance in a private agreement is invalid, reaffirming rights under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
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SC orders immediate release of life convict who served 22 years for a murder committed to uphold family honour, citing Maharashtra remission guidelines.
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