SC: Husband presumed father of child born in marriage; DNA test only if ‘non-access’ proven, protecting dignity & privacy under Evidence Act.
Read Full ArticleSC 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.
Senior advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani’s “Women Laws – From the Womb to the Tomb” shines as a vital guide on women’s legal rights, remedies, and gender justice in India.
Misuse of dowry law not valid ground to scrap it, says SC; upholds Section 498A as vital safeguard against domestic cruelty and systemic abuse.
SC rejects plea to reinstall Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho, calls it publicity litigation, telling petitioner to “ask the deity” instead.
17 September, 2025 11:21 AM
SC says temple donations can’t fund marriage halls; money must go to religious, educational or medical purposes. No stay on HC order.
17 September, 2025 01:15 PM
SC asks Centre why penal provisions not imposed on farmers for stubble burning, says strict action may deter Delhi-NCR pollution.
17 September, 2025 05:39 PM
Patna HC orders removal of AI-generated deepfake video of PM Modi and late mother Heeraben, citing dignity and privacy rights.
17 September, 2025 03:56 PM
SC cancels suspension of sentence and bail to gangster Chhota Rajan in 2001 Jaya Shetty murder case, upholding CBI’s plea against Bombay HC order.
17 September, 2025 03:47 PM
SC: ‘Karta’ of Hindu Undivided Family can sell joint family property for legal necessity, ruling depends on facts of each case.
18 September, 2025 01:49 PM
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