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Supreme Court Quashes Domestic Violence Proceedings in Favor of Husband Due to Binding Mediated Settlement. The Court Held That Proceeding with a Domestic Violence Complaint After a Comprehensive Settlement Including a No-Litigation Clause and Substantial Transfers Constitutes an Abuse of Process Under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

13 Apr 2026

The dispute arose from matrimonial discord between a husband and wife, leading to a mediated settlement agreement dated 16.05.2024 that resolved all d...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Wife's Appeal in Divorce Case Upholding Findings of Cruelty and Desertion. Family Court and High Court's factual findings based on evidence appreciation were affirmed as no perversity was demonstrated under Sections 13(1)(ia) and 13(1)(ib) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, though maintenance was modified to monthly payments.

10 Apr 2026

The dispute arose from a divorce petition filed by the husband against the wife under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The parties were married in 2002 a...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Husband in Murder Case Based on Dying Declaration. Concurrent findings of guilt under Sections 302 and 342 IPC affirmed as dying declaration was properly recorded, consistent, and credible, meeting admissibility criteria under evidence law.

2 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court considered a criminal appeal challenging concurrent convictions for murder and wrongful confinement. The appellant was accused of be...

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High Court Allows Divorce Appeal on Ground of Cruelty, Overturning Family Court Dismissal. Husband Established Mental Cruelty Under Section 13(1)(i-a) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Through Wife's Abnormal Behavior, Public Humiliation, and Physical Violence, Despite Withdrawal of Unsoundness of Mind Ground.

27 Mar 2026

The appeal arose from a divorce petition filed by the husband against the wife under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, on grounds of cruelty and unsoundne...

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Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against In-Laws in Dowry Harassment Case Due to Lack of Prima Facie Evidence and Abuse of Process. The court found allegations under Sections 498A, 323, 354 IPC and Sections 3, 4 Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, to be vague, delayed, and improbable, with no prior complaints or medical proof, rendering the FIR an abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.

25 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India addressed criminal appeals arising from special leave petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court's refusal to quash FIR...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order Directing De Novo Trial in Criminal Case Based on Procedural Irregularity in Charge Framing. The Court Held That Under Sections 464 and 465 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a Mere Procedural Defect in Framing Charge Does Not Vitiate Trial Absent Demonstrated Prejudice or Failure of Justice, Especially When Accused Had Full Knowledge and Participated Actively for Over Fourteen Years.

25 Mar 2026

The appeal arose from a criminal case involving offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 307, 302, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Section ...

High Court

High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against In-Laws in Dowry Harassment Case Under Section 482 CrPC. Allegations of cruelty and dowry demand under Sections 498A, 506 IPC and Sections 3, 4 Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 were found vague and general, lacking specific evidence against mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law, leading to quashing to prevent abuse of process.

25 Mar 2026

The case involved a criminal petition filed by the petitioners, who were the mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law of the complainant, seeki...

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Kidnapping Case Due to Absence of Formal Charge and Distinct Offence Nature. Conviction Under Section 364 IPC Without Framing Charge Violates Fair Trial Norms as It Is Not a Minor Offence Compared to Section 302 IPC Under Section 222 Cr.P.C.

18 Mar 2026

The State of Uttar Pradesh appealed against the High Court's judgment acquitting Ram Swaroop, who had been convicted by the trial court under Section ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Husband in Murder and Cruelty Case Based on Reliable Dying Declaration and Eyewitness Testimony. Conviction under Sections 302 and 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 affirmed as evidence established husband poured kerosene on wife, set her on fire after quarrel, and had history of cruelty and monetary demands.

17 Mar 2026

The dispute involved a criminal appeal against conviction for murder and cruelty under Sections 302 and 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The appellant a...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Tribal Chieftains in Land Acquisition Case Under Assam Lushai Hills District (Acquisition of Chief's Rights) Act, 1954. The petition was barred by delay and laches, and the acquisition of chiefs' lands with compensation under the Act did not violate fundamental rights to property.

13 Mar 2026

The writ petition was filed by the Mizo Chief Council on behalf of tribal chieftains and their legal heirs from the erstwhile Lushai Hills district, n...

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