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Delhi High Court rules that Stridhan gifts are not income and cannot be used to deny a wife maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. Read the full judgment.
Supreme Court declares dowry a constitutional evil, issues strict directions to curb dowry deaths, misuse of gifts, and delays in Section 304B & 498A cases.
Kerala High Court rules that a wife’s independently owned property cannot be attached to recover her husband’s sales tax arrears. Landmark judgment limits revenue recovery powers …
Delhi High Court rules that a wife’s right to residence under the Domestic Violence Act is independent of maintenance. Landmark judgment strengthens women’s housing rights in shar…
Supreme Court rules women can approach their own ICC for workplace harassment by outsiders. Landmark POSH Act judgment strengthens workplace safety.