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Why You Can't Use Police to Recover Money in Civil Disputes- Supreme Court Explains

Why You Can't Use Police to Recover Money in Civil Disputes- Supreme Court Explains

By karatemuthukumar

In the case of Shailesh Kumar Singh alias Shailesh R. Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. [Criminal Appeal No. 2963/2025], someone tried to recover ₹25 lakh by filing a police complaint (FIR) for cheating.
22.07.25 12:00 PM - Comment(s)
Supreme Court: Rape Case Can Be Cancelled If Both Parties Settle — But Only in Rare Situations

Supreme Court: Rape Case Can Be Cancelled If Both Parties Settle — But Only in Rare Situations

By karatemuthukumar

A man was accused of rape. Later, the woman said she did not want to continue the case. She gave a written statement saying she had settled the matter peacefully and wanted to move on with her life
19.07.25 10:42 AM - Comment(s)
Landmark Judgment: Orissa High Court on Maintenance for Educated Wives

Landmark Judgment: Orissa High Court on Maintenance for Educated Wives

By karatemuthukumar

In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court addressed the issue of maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The case involved a husband challenging a Family Court order that directed him to pay ₹8,000 per month to his estranged wife.
18.07.25 06:01 PM - Comment(s)
If Your Landlord Ends the Rental Legally, You Can't Ask the Court to Let you Stay

If Your Landlord Ends the Rental Legally, You Can't Ask the Court to Let you Stay

By karatemuthukumar

A tenant (someone renting a property) went to court asking for protection from being kicked out by their landlord. But here’s the twist: the landlord had already followed the law and ended the rental agreement properly.
18.07.25 04:54 AM - Comment(s)
Secret Recordings by Spouses: Can They Be used in Divorce Cases ?

Secret Recordings by Spouses: Can They Be used in Divorce Cases ?

By karatemuthukumar

On July 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ruled that secretly recorded phone calls between spouses can be used as evidence in divorce and cruelty cases
16.07.25 08:18 AM - Comment(s)