A three-judge Supreme Court bench ruled that spouses can claim permanent alimony and interim maintenance under Hindu Marriage Act even when marriage is declared void, resolving conflicting judicial views.
Karnataka reports significant decline in child pregnancy cases from 2023 to 2025, but child marriages continue to challenge authorities with hundreds of cases annually.
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a wife's appeal, upholding divorce granted after she concealed her age and a murder conviction before marriage, stating broken trust is irreparable.
Jharkhand High Court grants divorce to a woman after years of mental cruelty. The husband accessed her phone, shared old photos, and humiliated her. The ruling affirms psychological torment as valid grounds for divorce. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul as the new Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. This key judicial move aims to fill a crucial vacancy. Read more about the appointment process and its significance.
Calcutta High Court dissolves a marriage, ruling that rare 'blue moon' visits don't constitute conjugal life. The court applied the irretrievable breakdown as cruelty under the Special Marriage Act. Read the full judgment details.
Calcutta High Court grants divorce, citing irretrievable breakdown. Bench rules occasional visits cannot equate to conjugal life, awards father visitation rights. Read the full legal analysis.
A viral tweet sparks fierce debate on X about arranged marriages in India. Explore the clash between tradition, caste, gender roles, and the rise of hybrid unions. What does Gen Z want?
Odisha's education department mandates school committees to visit homes of students absent for a week to tackle dropout rates, child marriage, and labour. Learn about the new directive and its goals.
Hingoli district collector Rahul Gupta mandates priests, caterers, and all wedding service providers to verify age, holding them liable as co-accused for facilitating child marriages. Read the strict new directives.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to a London-based NRI accused of rape on a false promise of marriage, overturning a Bombay High Court order. The court also suspended all lookout notices against him. Read the full details.
A 15-year-old boy from Assam, who ran away from a Gujarat religious school, was reunited with his family by Vadodara's Child Welfare Committee after a month. Read the full story of counselling and reunion.
A Dutch court annulled a marriage because the officiant used ChatGPT to write the ceremony. The AI's non-standard vows led to the legal dissolution. Read the full story on this landmark AI-in-law case.
Kerala High Court directs Alappuzha registrar to issue a marriage certificate with a woman's new name within a month, a key step for her UAE family visa. Read the full legal journey.
Calcutta High Court upholds divorce based on desertion, ruling it carries more weight than cruelty in marriages broken beyond repair. Key insights from the landmark judgment explained.
Supreme Court hears petitions on stray dog rules, sharply criticising arguments by Sharmila Tagore's counsel. Court warns against romanticising dogs in hospitals. Read the full details.
A 28-year-old woman in Kerala's Malappuram was arrested for allegedly burning a 5-year-old boy's private parts as punishment for bedwetting. The shocking incident has sparked outrage.
Charaideo district launches a unique student-driven campaign to prevent child marriage. Over 500 youths learn to spot signs and report cases. Join the movement for a #ChildMarriageFreeIndia.
An eight-year-old boy in Ferozepur's Bajidpur village died suddenly after complaining of chest pain while playing cricket. Doctors suspect cardiac symptoms. Read the full story.
Indonesian-American model Manohara Odelia urges media to stop calling her teenage union with a Malaysian prince a 'marriage'. She says it was coercive, non-consensual, and illegal.
A video of a brave child questioning a stranger about a drugged toffee goes viral, highlighting child safety concerns. Watch the powerful interaction and learn about the public's reaction.
Tired of marital disconnect? A New York divorce lawyer reveals a simple weekly ritual—the 'walk and talk'—that rebuilds emotional bonds and can even stop a divorce. Learn the easy steps.
An anonymous call to child helpline 1098 saved an 8-month-old boy from suspected sacrifice in Sulibele. Officials found a freshly dug pit at the house. The child is now safe in a rehabilitation centre. Read the full investigation details.
Ernakulam district reports a drop in child abuse cases from the 2023 peak, but experts warn of ongoing online exploitation. Read about the data and expert insights.
Mandya district rescued over 35 child labourers in 2025. Deputy Commissioner Kumara emphasizes public duty & proactive raids to eradicate this social evil. Read how officials plan to make taluks child labour-free.
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death in Etah's Manpur village after a panchayat called to resolve a love marriage dispute turned violent. Read the full story.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being chained by his parents for months. Police investigate this extreme punishment for stealing. Read the full story.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being chained for two months by his parents. The case highlights severe child rights violations. Read the full story.
Critical vacancies in Tamil Nadu's child protection force leave vulnerable children at risk. Nine districts lack full-time officers, five rely on contracts, impacting rehabilitation and POCSO case support. Learn the details.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being allegedly chained & locked by his parents for hours daily over two months. He is now in a govt home. #ChildRights #Nagpur