Not talking for a few days is not marital cruelty: SC acquits man convicted over wife’s suicide after 13 days of silence between them

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A husband's silence for 13 days before his wife's suicide cannot, by itself, land him in jail for cruelty, the Supreme Court has held while acquitting a man convicted under…

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“You May Arrest, But You Cannot Humiliate”: Calcutta HC expresses concern on Police Parading Accused With Ropes Around Waists

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The Court was dealing with pleas alleging that arrested persons were being taken through public places with ropes tied around their waists and, in certain instances, in a state of…

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In-Laws Can’t Be Prosecuted Merely For Asking Wife To Adjust : Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Harassment, 498A Case

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The Supreme Court on Monday (May 25) quashed the domestic cruelty, domestic violence, and dowry demand proceedings against the in-laws of the woman, holding that omnibus, generalised allegations lacking specific…

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Wife secretly arranging daughter’s wedding without informing husband is cruelty: Madras High Court Grants Divorce To Husband

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The court was hearing an appeal filed by the husband against the Family Court's order refusing to grant him a divorce and allowing the wife's plea for restitution of conjugal…

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