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FIR Quashed in Case Where Woman Alleged Husband Lied About Job to Marry Her: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed by a woman who had accused her husband, Rohan, and his family members of deceiving her into marriage by misrepresenting facts about his profession and medical condition. The apex court found no evidence of fraud or deception, and held that…
Court Restores Security Cover Of YSR Congress Leader Katasani Reddy, Cites Inadequacy In Threat Perception Report: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has restored the personal security cover of Katasani Rambhupal Reddy, a senior leader of the YSR Congress Party and six-time Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Panyam Constituency, after it was abruptly withdrawn by the state. The court found that the state had failed to conduct a…
Woman's Character & Morals Not Related To Number Of Sexual Partners, Her 'No' Means 'No', Upholds Gang Rape Conviction: Bombay High Court
In a strong and clear message, the Bombay High Court ruled that a woman's character, past relationships, or sexual history have no bearing on the question of consent. The court emphasized that a woman's "No" means "No", and prior intimacy with an accused does not indicate continued or future consent. This observation…
17 Years Later, ₹3.70 Lakh Compensation Awarded to Family of Lorry Helper Crushed by Negligent Tractor Driver: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has awarded compensation to the family of a deceased lorry cleaner who died in an accident while performing his duties. The decision came after 17 years of legal battle. Justice Nyapathy Vijay held that the accident was “out of and in the course of employment,”…
Long Cohabitation Implies Mutual Consent to Continue Live-in Relationship Without Marriage: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India quashed an FIR registered against a man accused of rape on the pretext of marriage, stating that a long-term live-in relationship between two adults implies a presumption of valid consent. The court held that when a couple resides together for a substantial…
Promotion Denied on Gender Grounds Quashed, State Directed to Amend Discriminatory Rules and Policies: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has strongly condemned ongoing gender-based discrimination in the state’s education department. In a landmark decision, the Court expressed deep concern over women employees being denied promotions despite being more qualified than their male counterparts. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand issued a…
'Convince Customer As You Convince Husband' Remark Doesn't Constitute Offence Of Outraging Modesty: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court at Nagpur has ruled that a comment made by a bank manager to a female subordinate, though inappropriate and disgraceful, does not qualify as an offence under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with outraging the modesty of a woman, unless there is a clear intention to insult. The…
Court Urges Delhi Government to Expedite Enactment of Advocates Protection Bill: Delhi High Court
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court, through Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sachin Datta, has issued a significant direction concerning the ongoing debate and legislative movement around the Advocate Protection Bill, 2024. This came during the hearing of W\.P.(C) 4555/2023, filed by Deepa Joseph & Another versus Union…
Power of Remand Must Be Used Cautiously, Only When Authority Ignores Material Evidence: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a significant ruling dated April 30, 2025, reiterated that the power of remand should not be exercised as a routine judicial tool, especially under the Mamlatdar’s Courts Act, 1906. Justice Amit Borkar, while deciding the matter in WRIT PETITION NO.5672 OF 2025, firmly stated that remand is…
Investigating Officer Must Be Held Liable For Arrests Violating Article 22; State Directed To Sensitize Police: Gauhati High Court
In a significant judgment dated September 27, 2024, the Gauhati High Court addressed the issue of non-compliance with constitutional safeguards during the arrest of an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The case, titled Azibur Rahman @ Aziz @ Ajibur Rahman @ Aziz Ali…
