Introduction Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) provides that ‘husband or relative of the husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty, shall be liable for imprisonment for 3 years with fine.’ The said provision was inserted in 1983 to protect a married woman from harassment and cruelty
Introduction Even if a biological father forcibly removes child from his mother’s care, he cannot be charged for Kidnapping- Nagpur Bench, Bombay High Court. Ashish Anilkumar Mule v. State of Maharashtra, CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 552 OF 2023: Facts A formal Complaint was filed by the mother against the biological
Introduction Maintenance under the law is defined as an amount of money paid to a dependent person such as a wife, child or parent so that they can support themselves financially. That the provisions of maintenance during the pendency of proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) is gender neutral,
Universal City Studios LLC & Ors v. DotMovies.Baby and Ors.: High Court Order Analysis The High Court of Delhi while taking into cognisance the dynamic nature of infringement undertaken by sixteen ‘hydra-headed websites’, issued a unique ‘Dynamic+ Injunction’ to curb the threat of illegal streaming of content from various OTT
In the intricate web of legal interpretation, statutes serve as guiding lights, illuminating the path toward justice and equity. Yet, within this labyrinth of laws, the doctrine of Pari Materia emerges as a guiding principle, offering clarity amidst complexity. Join us on a journey as we unravel the essence of
Background of the case A 25 years old unmarried woman approached the High Court of Delhi for seeking termination of pregnancy of 23 weeks and 5 days. She stated before the Court that she got pregnant out of a consensual relationship, but she could not give birth to the child
Introduction Examination of witness is necessary in order to prove the case of the respective parties and to disprove the case of adversary party to the suit. The plaintiff brings his own witness to establish his claim, and unless there is pleading, question of proof does not arise. The term
In India, maintenance to wife is a legal obligation on the part of the husband. The law recognizes the importance of a woman’s contribution to the household and the need for her to be financially secure. Here are some factors that determine maintenance to wife in India:- The status of
Introduction: Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) stands as a pillar of legal protection, ensuring the unimpeded execution of duties by public servants. Rooted in the principle of upholding law and order, this provision delineates the offense of assault or criminal force against public servants in the discharge
Section 354 IPC deals with assault or criminal force used on a woman with the intention of outraging her modesty. The following section states that: “Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty,
