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High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Relief Under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - Relationship During Subsistence of Marriage Not Recognized as 'Relationship in Nature of Marriage'

The Petitioner, filed a Writ Petition seeking relief under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA, 2005) claiming her relationshi...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal by Police Officers in Criminal Case Due to Lack of Requirement for Prior Sanction. Allegations of Assault and Defamation Not Connected to Official Duties Under Section 197 CrPC and Section 170 Karnataka Police Act, 1963, Thus Sanction Not Mandatory.

The dispute arose from a private complaint filed by the complainant against police officers, alleging assault, torture, defamation, and theft during i...

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Supreme Court Allows Husband's Appeal in Matrimonial Dispute, Granting Divorce and Awarding Permanent Alimony. Marriage Dissolved Under Article 142 of Constitution Due to Irretrievable Breakdown After 17-Year Separation, with Rs. 40 Lakhs Alimony Ordered as One-Time Settlement.

The appeal arose from a matrimonial dispute where the husband challenged the High Court's dismissal of his criminal revision seeking adjustment of mai...

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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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"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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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Dowry Case Due to Lack of Specific Allegations. The Court ruled that the allegations were vague, general, and appeared to be motivated by an underlying property dispute.

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR filed under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 read with Section 34 IPC, citing lack of specific allegations and evidence. ...

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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...