Read more about the article Supreme Court Urges Union To Bring ‘Romeo-Juliet’ Clause In POCSO Act To protect Consensual Adolescent Relationships From Prosecution under POCSO

Supreme Court Urges Union To Bring ‘Romeo-Juliet’ Clause In POCSO Act To protect Consensual Adolescent Relationships From Prosecution under POCSO

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has suggested that the Union Government consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet” clause in the POCSO Act to exempt adolescents who engage in consensual relationships…

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Read more about the article “False rape case leaves lifetime scars on accused”, Delhi HC discharges 3 men accused of gang r@pe by a woman who later withdraws her statement; issues directions to recover compensation paid to alleged victims if case proven to be false

“False rape case leaves lifetime scars on accused”, Delhi HC discharges 3 men accused of gang r@pe by a woman who later withdraws her statement; issues directions to recover compensation paid to alleged victims if case proven to be false

The Delhi High Court has said that false rape allegations can inflict lifetime scars on the accused, while calling for “close scrutiny” in such cases. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed…

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Read more about the article Delhi HC rejects husband’s unemployment claim, upholds ₹50k per month maintenance; says wife’s assets and education don’t defeat her right to maintenance

Delhi HC rejects husband’s unemployment claim, upholds ₹50k per month maintenance; says wife’s assets and education don’t defeat her right to maintenance

The Delhi High Court has held that an able-bodied man cannot escape his responsibility to maintain his wife and children. Rejecting a husband’s plea citing unemployment, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, in…

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Read more about the article Despite Long Cohabitation, Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance From Partne If Her First Marriage Subsists: Allahabad High Court

Despite Long Cohabitation, Woman Can’t Claim Maintenance From Partne If Her First Marriage Subsists: Allahabad High Court

The Court observed thus while dismissing a revision petition filed by a woman challenging an order by the trial court which had rejected her maintenance application. The Revisionist claimed she…

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