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Supreme Court Examines Applicability of Section 292 IPC to Allegedly Obscene Poem Referencing Mahatma Gandhi Amidst Claims of Poetic License and Freedom of Expression. Court Clarifies That Poetic License Is Not a Legal License but a Fundamental Right, Subject to Reasonable Restrictions Under Article 19(2), and Obscenity Must Be Judged by Contemporary Community Standards.

1 Aug 2026

Background: The case arose from the publication of a poem titled 'Gandhi Mala Bhetala' (I met Gandhi) in the July-August 1994 issue of the Bulletin, a...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Wife's Appeal in Divorce Case — Sets Aside Ex Parte Decree Due to Lack of Proper Service and Violation of Natural Justice. Marriage Solemnised on 24.02.2002; Husband Failed to Prove Cruelty or Desertion; Court Held That Ex Parte Proceedings Without Sufficient Service Are Invalid Under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

28 Apr 2026

The appellant-wife, Sudha, filed an appeal under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, challenging the ex parte divorce decree dated 05.12.2016 ...

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Karnataka High Court rules that a wife's failure to join husband after a decree for restitution of conjugal rights is not automatically voluntary desertion barring maintenance under Section 125(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The court holds that the right to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. is a social welfare measure and cannot be defeated solely by the existence of a civil decree for restitution when the wife alleges cruelty.

23 Feb 2024

The judgment arises from three revision petitions filed by wives whose claims for maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 197...

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Karnataka High Court Hears Petition to Quash Rape Charges Against Advocate Filed by Law Intern. Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Attempt to Rape Under IPC Sections 354 and 376 Examined, with Focus on Distinction Between Preparation and Attempt Under Section 511 IPC.

11 Jul 2023

The case involved a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 by an advocate, seeking to quash a charge sheet ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses State Appeal Against Acquittal in Dowry Harassment and Abetment of Suicide Case. Trial Court's Finding of No Cruelty or Abetment Upheld as Not Perverse Under Sections 498A and 306 IPC.

17 Feb 2020

The State of Maharashtra appealed against the judgment of the First Ad-hoc Additional Sessions Judge, Nashik, dated 26th September 2003, which acquitt...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction for Rape of Minor Under Section 376 IPC and POCSO Act — Victim's Testimony Found Credible Despite Minor Contradictions. The court held that the sole testimony of the victim, if credible, is sufficient for conviction in sexual offences, and delay in FIR is not fatal if explained.

25 Jul 2019

The appellant, Dnyaneshwar Manjabapu Bange, was convicted by the trial court for offences under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section...

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Karnataka High Court Writ Petition Involving Zilla Panchayat Office Bearers. Multiple Individuals Filed Petition Against State Authorities Relating to Panchayat Raj Elections.

6 Jan 2017

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Bombay High Court Dismisses State Appeal and Complainant's Revision, Upholding Acquittal of Husband and Family in Dowry Death Case Due to Insufficient Evidence. Court Finds Medical Evidence Did Not Conclusively Prove Unnatural Death, and Allegations of Cruelty and Dowry Demand Were Inconsistent and Unreliable.

22 Dec 2014

The matter arose from a criminal appeal by the State and a revision application by the original complainant against the acquittal of the accused—hus...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Appellant for Rape and Unnatural Offence of Minor Neighbour — Victim's Testimony Found Credible and Corroborated by Medical Evidence. The court held that the child witness's evidence was reliable despite minor inconsistencies, and the prompt complaint and medical report supported the prosecution case.

9 Feb 2010

The appellant, Kailash Laxman Khamkar, was convicted by the Third Additional Sessions Judge, Thane, for offences under Sections 366-A, 376 and 377 of ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Revision in Muslim Divorce Case — Civil Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Dahej Recovery Under Muslim Women Act. Section 3 of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 provides exclusive remedy before Magistrate for return of property given at or before marriage.

27 Mar 2006

The case involves a civil revision application filed by the original defendants (applicants) against an order of the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Dar...

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