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Compensation enhanced for quadriplegic accident victim – Future prospects, attendant charges, special diet, pain & suffering considered.

Income Assessment: The Supreme Court held that ₹5,600 per month (assessed by the High Court) was too low. Instead, ₹7,500 per month was considered...

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Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage on Grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown, Quashes Extradition Proceedings, and Awards Permanent Alimony

Supreme Court Exercises Powers Under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to Dissolve Marriage, Quash Litigations, and Direct Release of Impounded...

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Appellants in Dowry Harassment and Domestic Violence Case. Generalized Allegations Without Specific Acts Insufficient to Sustain Criminal Charges – Court Emphasizes Need for Specificity in Domestic Violence Cases.

The Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against the Appellants, holding that the allegations were generalized and lacked specific overt act...

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Supreme Court Allows Quashing of DV Act Proceedings Under Section 482 CrPC — Inherent Jurisdiction Available Despite Civil Nature of Reliefs. High Court Erred in Holding That Proceedings Under DV Act Cannot Be Quashed Under Section 482 CrPC Because They Are Civil in Nature.

The Supreme Court considered two appeals arising from a common order of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, which had dismissed petitions under Section ...

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"Maintenance under PWDV Act: Divorced Wife Entitled to Relief for Past Domestic Violence" "Supreme Court affirms relief under PWDV Act for acts of domestic violence committed during domestic relationships, irrespective of divorce."

This judgment clarifies that even after a decree of divorce, a wife is entitled to relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 20...

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High Court Allows Transfer of Criminal Case and Restores Dismissed Domestic Violence Application to Ensure Justice for Applicant Facing Financial Hardship Relief granted under Section 407 of Cr.P.C. to avoid multiplicity of proceedings and ensure the applicant receives due maintenance.

  Date of Hearing: The case was heard on October 16, 2024, by the High Court with Ms. Musale representing the applicant and Ms. Phad represen...

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Transfer Petition Allowed: Convenience of Wife Overcomes Objections, Court Urges Compliance with Legal Aid Advocate Fee Structure. Court prioritizes wife’s convenience, emphasizes the importance of maintaining fair remuneration for Legal Aid Advocates.

The Applicant-wife sought the transfer of Marriage Petition No. 71/2016 from Vasai to Panvel due to age-related hardship and medical conditions. After...

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Transfer of Domestic Violence Proceedings from Girgaon Court to Family Court at Bandra Allowed for Consolidated Hearing. Consolidation of matrimonial and domestic violence proceedings to avoid multiplicity of litigation and conflicting judgments.

The Bombay High Court allowed the transfer of domestic violence proceedings from the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Girgaon, to the Family ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions in Domestic Violence Case. Court Orders Remaining Compensation Payment of ₹4.5 Lakhs to the Aggrieved Wife.

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, dismissed two writ petitions challenging the orders of the lower courts. The petitions were filed by family m...

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Appeal Dismissed: Concurrent Findings on Desertion and Cruelty Against Husband Both trial and appellate courts reject the husband's claim of desertion, upholding the wife's contention of ill-treatment.

The appellant-husband's plea for divorce on grounds of desertion and cruelty was rejected. The court found that the appellant failed to prove desertio...