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Bombay High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Penalty on Husband for Opposing Wife’s Request to Transfer Divorce Proceedings Amid Her Hardships

The Bombay High Court recently provided relief to a woman who was being “compelled” by her estranged husband to endure an eight-hour journey with her 15-month-old pre-term born son to attend divorce proceedings. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the husband to alleviate the difficulties [...]

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Conviction for Dowry Death Under S.304B IPC Unsustainable Without Proof of Dowry Demand: Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction for dowry death (under Section 304-B of IPC) after determining that the prosecution failed to establish that the deceased wife had been subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband related to dowry demands shortly before her death. The Court exonerated the husband, sister-in-law, [...]

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Madhya Pradesh High Court

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Highly Qualified Wife Should Not Claim Maintenance by Remaining Idle

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a highly qualified spouse cannot simply choose to remain idle in order to demand maintenance from their partner. Justice Prem Narayan Singh stated, “A well qualified spouse should actively seek employment rather than relying solely on maintenance payments from their partner. Section [...]

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Justice Abhay S. Oka, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Justice Augustine George Masih

Supreme Court to Deliberate on Whether Charitable Trusts Qualify as Consumers Under the Consumer Protection Act on September 18

On September 18, the Supreme Court of India is set to address a significant legal question: Can a charitable trust be considered a “consumer” under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and thus, maintain an action for compensation? This crucial issue, which could impact the interpretation and application of consumer rights [...]

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