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High Court ordered - compensation should be given to rape victims before 2009
1. Historic Compensation Verdict: The Rajasthan High Court, in a landmark decision by Judge Anup Kumar Dhand, ensures compensation for a minor rape victim in a case spanning nearly two decades. 2. Philosophical Foundation: Judge Dhand invokes the wisdom of Manu Smriti, emphasizing the societal importance of respecting…
Take care of your daughter - Mother declared the love affair of two girls to be true, but the High Court strongly reprimanded
1. Background of the Case: - Two girls, Kajal and Babli, involved in a same-sex relationship in Panchkula. - Opposition from Babli's family led to the couple fleeing to Delhi to escape interference. 2. Filing of Petition: - Kajal filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking protection for her partner…
The condition of living together for six months is not mandatory for divorce
In a groundbreaking decision, the Punjab-Haryana High Court has ruled that the mandatory six-month cohabitation condition in cases of divorce by consent is not an absolute requirement. The court emphasized its authority to exercise discretion and grant relaxation in this period without the need for a formal trial. The…
Deadly attack on High Court lawyer, stabbed him when he refused to fight murder case
- A Patna High Court lawyer named Ravikant was attacked by criminals with a knife on the Bihta-Khagaul main road in Patna district. - The attack took place when Ravikant was returning home from court in his car, and two young men known to him took a lift but later had an altercation about a murder case. - The…
