Supreme Court quashes FIR filed by a wife who alleged that her husband lied to her about his profession
The wife had alleged that she married the Appellant-husband because he was an Eye Surgeon, but he turned out to be an Optometrist.
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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh
Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was serving as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, prior to being elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 18-7-2024.
‘S. 106 exists to resolve situations where prosecution can’t lead direct evidence’; SC elaborates key principles of Section 106 Evidence Act
The Court found that circumstances in the instant case constituted more than a prima facie case to enable the prosecution to invoke Section 106 of the Evidence Act and shift the burden on the accused husband to explain what had happened on the day & date his wife died.
‘Evidence Act does not prescribe any minimum age for a witness’; SC elucidates principles on appreciation of testimony of a child witness
In the instant case a husband was charged for the murder of his wife who died in mysterious circumstances by the Trial Court; however, MP High Court acquitted the husband as it found the child witness to be tutored.
Dubious conduct & suspicious circumstances of death; SC restores conviction of husband charged with wife’s murder 22 yrs ago
The Court found that circumstances in the case constitute more than a prima facie case to enable the prosecution to invoke Section 106 of the Evidence Act and shift the burden on the accused husband to explain what had happened on the day & date his wife died.
“Necessity for gender-neutral society”; Karnataka HC dismisses plea to transfer divorce petition on account of husband’s greater inconvenience
“Women are the primary victims in most situations, but that does not mean that men are not affected by the cruelty of women. Therefore, there is necessity for a gender-neutral society”.
Atul Subhash Suicide Case | SC dismisses paternal grandmother’s plea; permits wife to retain her child’s custody
Atul Subhash’ mother approached the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson filing a habeas corpus petition.
Justice Vipin Sanghi, 12th Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, retires
Justice Vipin Sanghi, a third-generation lawyer, with a legal career spanning over 3 decades, retires on 26-10-2023 after an extensive tenure of 17 years as a Judge, which also includes his tenure as the 12th Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court.