Jharkhand HC on Dowry Cruelty's Lasting Mental Impact
Jharkhand High Court upholds life sentence in a 1995 dowry death case, defining how cruelty and harassment scar a woman's dignity and memory for years. Read the detailed analysis.
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Karnataka HC: Neighbour can't be prosecuted under 498A
Karnataka High Court quashes case against neighbour in matrimonial cruelty dispute, ruling strangers fall outside IPC Section 498A's ambit. Justice Nagaprasanna delivers key verdict.
HC: Neighbours Can't Be Casually Dragged Into Dowry Cases
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry harassment case against a Bengaluru neighbour, ruling strangers cannot be implicated under IPC 498A. Key legal precedent set.
Karnataka HC: Strangers Can't Be Booked Under IPC 498A
Karnataka High Court quashes case against Bengaluru woman, ruling strangers cannot be prosecuted under IPC Section 498A for cruelty. Justice M Nagaprasanna delivers key verdict.
Delhi HC Allows Estranged Wife to Terminate Pregnancy
Delhi High Court affirms a woman's reproductive autonomy, allowing an estranged wife to abort. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's landmark ruling highlights marital discord as valid grounds. Read the full legal analysis.
HC: Neighbours can't be dragged into dowry cases casually
Karnataka High Court quashes dowry harassment case against a Bengaluru neighbour, ruling strangers cannot be implicated under IPC 498A. Read the landmark judgment details.
Delhi HC Backs Woman's Right to Abortion Without Husband's Nod
Delhi High Court quashes case against woman for terminating pregnancy without estranged husband's consent. Justice highlights mental trauma & bodily autonomy. Read the landmark ruling.
Chandigarh man gets 7-year jail for 2018 rape
A Chandigarh district court has sentenced a 50-year-old man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018 after a job interview. Read the full details of the case and verdict.
Pilibhit: 10-Year Jail for Dowry Harassment Leading to Suicide
A Pilibhit court sentences a farmer and his parents to 10 years in jail for dowry cruelty that drove his wife to suicide in 2022. Details on the case, charges, and verdict inside.
Hindu Raksha Dal Leader's Son Held for Sword Distribution
Ghaziabad police arrest the son of Hindu Raksha Dal's chief for distributing swords, sparking tensions. The accused faces serious charges under the Indian Penal Code. Read the full story.
3-Year Jail for Sexual Harassment in Mangaluru
A Mangaluru court sentences a man to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a woman. The case highlights the legal consequences of such offenses under the IPC.
UP Court Summons Rahul Gandhi on Jan 19 in Defamation Case
A UP court has summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on January 19 in a defamation case filed by BJP's Amit Shah. Get the latest details on the legal proceedings.
Surat: Man booked for rape after false marriage promise
A 29-year-old man in Surat was booked for allegedly raping a 28-year-old woman he met online. He promised marriage but refused after she divorced her husband. Read the full story.
HC: Wife's inability to cook due to job not mental cruelty
Telangana High Court dismisses husband's divorce plea, rules wife's demanding job schedule & inability to cook don't constitute mental cruelty. Key details inside.
Ahmedabad Road Rage Turns Violent, Case Filed
A minor traffic dispute in Ahmedabad's Sarkhej area escalated into a violent riot, leaving one injured. Police have registered a case. Read the full details of the incident.
Charges Framed Against 10 AAP Leaders in 2023 Case
Chandigarh court frames charges against 10 AAP leaders for 2023 protest scuffle with police. Trial to begin Jan 17 under multiple IPC sections. Read the full details.
HC Rules Not All Fatal Accidents Require Criminal Trial
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes FIR in a fatal road accident case, ruling that mere negligence without criminal intent shouldn't lead to trial. Landmark judgment clarifies Section 304-A IPC application.
Telangana HC: Work Schedules, Family Friction Not Grounds for Divorce
Telangana High Court dismisses man's divorce appeal, ruling that a working wife's schedule and normal marital friction do not constitute legal cruelty. Read the full judgment details.
Barber Held in Palghar for Playing Anti-National Songs
A barber in Maharashtra's Palghar district was arrested for allegedly playing songs with anti-India and pro-Pakistan content at his shop. Police acted on a tip-off. Read the full story.
Kanpur CJM Court Summons Man in Major Fraud Case
Kanpur's CJM court summons Ravindranath Soni in a major fraud case. IPC Section 409 added for criminal breach of trust. Read the latest developments here.
JP Nadda Launches Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 Edition
Union Health Minister JP Nadda unveiled the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, adding 121 new drug monographs to enhance drug quality and safety standards in India.
Delhi HC Raps Cops for 'Haath Maara' in Every Modesty FIR
Delhi High Court criticizes police for routinely adding 'haath maara' in outraging modesty FIRs without victim endorsement. Calls for introspection at station level. Details inside.
HC: Magistrate can't take bigamy case cognisance via police report
Karnataka High Court's Kalaburagi bench quashes bigamy proceedings, ruling a magistrate cannot take cognisance of IPC 494 based on a police report for this non-cognisable offence. Details inside.
20-Year Jail for Man Who Impregnated 17-Year-Old in Gujarat
A Mehsana POCSO court sentenced Kanji Thakor to 20 years in jail and a Rs 30,000 fine for impregnating a minor. The court also ordered Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the victim. Read the full details.
69 Face Legal Action in J&K for Using VPNs to Bypass Ban
Jammu and Kashmir Police initiate legal proceedings against 69 individuals for using VPNs to access banned social media platforms. Read about the crackdown and its implications.
Man booked for kidnapping teen girl in Amritsar
Amritsar police rescue a 17-year-old girl, book a man for kidnapping. Case filed under IPC section 363. Read the full details of the investigation.
J&K High Court quashes dowry FIR, warns against misuse
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashes a dowry cruelty FIR, ruling criminal law cannot be a tool for personal vendetta. Justice Sanjay Parihar delivered the verdict on December 26, 2025. Read the full analysis.
Telangana HC acquits 5 in dowry death case, sets aside life terms
Telangana High Court acquits five family members, citing lack of proof for dowry death. Bench rules prosecution failed to establish crucial legal links. Read the full verdict analysis.
Court Drops Sexual Harassment Case Against HD Revanna
A special court in Bengaluru has discharged former minister HD Revanna from sexual harassment charges. The case, filed in 2024, was related to allegations by a woman worker. Read the full details and legal reasoning here.
Haryana Crime Rate Falls 5.7% in 2025, Police Data Shows
Haryana Police records a significant 5.7% decline in overall crime in 2025, with sharp drops in rape, robbery, and murder cases. Proactive operations lead to over 4,000 offenders jailed. Read the full report.
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