Karnataka High Court ruled that “no promise of marriage can be held to a woman who is already married”

Karnataka High Court ruled that “no promise of marriage can be held to a woman who is already married”

Dec 7, 2024

Court added alleged acts are all consensual acts. With such consensual conduct, the criminal act of rape cannot occur in the relationship between the petitioner and the respondent according to Section 376 of the Criminal Code.

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Gauhati HC Seeks State Response on Muslim Marriage Registration Act Challenge

Gauhati HC Seeks State Response on Muslim Marriage Registration Act Challenge

Dec 5, 2024

Gauhati High Court questions the constitutionality of Assam's Muslim Marriage Registration Act: a landmark legal battle that weighs religious autonomy against state regulatory intent.

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Rajasthan HC Demands Action on Lack of Hygienic Public Toilets for Women

Rajasthan HC Demands Action on Lack of Hygienic Public Toilets for Women

Dec 5, 2024

Rajasthan High Court addresses poor public toilet facilities for women, urging governments to take immediate action to protect health and dignity.

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Supreme Court Denies SC Status to Christian Woman Claiming Hindu Identity for Job

Supreme Court Denies SC Status to Christian Woman Claiming Hindu Identity for Job

Dec 5, 2024

The Supreme Court ruled against granting SC status to a Christian woman seeking benefits under Hindu reservation policies, citing lack of genuine belief.

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Imposition of 2 % tax only if owns two vehicles during physical registration: Telangana HC

Imposition of 2 % tax only if owns two vehicles during physical registration: Telangana HC

Dec 4, 2024

The Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation Act specifies that vehicles that cost over 20 lakh have to be charged 18 percent, and the second vehicle is charged 2 percent.

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Delhi HC stays POCSO case against man who married victim, says ‘extraordinary circumstances’

Delhi HC stays POCSO case against man who married victim, says ‘extraordinary circumstances’

Nov 27, 2024

Delhi High Court closed a 2012 POCSO case against a man, saying the girl he married, whose father had filed a complaint

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Supreme Court Warns Against Criminalizing Consensual Relationships Through Rape Laws

Supreme Court Warns Against Criminalizing Consensual Relationships Through Rape Laws

Nov 27, 2024

Supreme Court warns against misuse of rape laws in consensual relationships, points to the complexity of intimate partnerships and the legal interpretations of consent and commitment.

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Under section 303, FIR can be registered after getting appropriate order form the magistrate

Under section 303, FIR can be registered after getting appropriate order form the magistrate

Nov 26, 2024

It was noted by the court that the value of the property that was stolen property was rs. 3000 making it within the scope of non-cognizable offence.

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Mumbai Consumer Forum Directs Flipkart to Refund and Compensate Customer for Rejecting Product Return

Mumbai Consumer Forum Directs Flipkart to Refund and Compensate Customer for Rejecting Product Return

Nov 26, 2024

Mumbai Consumer Forum orders Flipkart to refund and compensate customer over refusal of return of product, stirring responsibility of e-commerce platforms on consumer rights and product quality.

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Supreme Court Disposes SLP on Child-Care Leave for Mothers of Differently-Abled Children in Himachal Pradesh

Supreme Court Disposes SLP on Child-Care Leave for Mothers of Differently-Abled Children in Himachal Pradesh

Nov 26, 2024

The Supreme Court disposed of an SLP after Himachal Pradesh notified childcare leave for mothers of differently-abled children under amended rules.

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