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Consent Can't Be On Misconception If Woman Chooses Physical Relation: High Court
When a woman makes a reasoned choice to establish physical relations, consent cannot be said to be based on misconception unless there is clear evidence of a false promise of marriage, the Delhi High Court has said.
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Withholding Mutual Consent In Failed Marriage Nothing But Cruelty: Delhi High Court
Withholding mutual consent for divorce in a failed marriage or unilaterally withdrawing such consent amounts to cruelty to the other spouse, the Delhi High Court has said while upholding the divorce granted to a husband by a family court in Delhi.
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Rise In Kidnapping, Sex Assaults Of Girls On Pretext Of Marriage: Delhi High Court
Voicing concern over girls being subjected to sexual assault on the pretext of marriage, the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal filed by a man against his conviction and 10-year sentence for kidnapping and rape.
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"Woman Cannot Allege Rape By Live-In Partner If...": Delhi High Court
A married woman cannot claim to have been induced into a sexual relationship under the false pretext of marriage, the Delhi High Court said while quashing a rape case against a married ma by his live-in partner.
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Constant Rejection By Wife Great Mental Agony For Man: Delhi High Court
A marriage rests on mutual trust, respect and companionship, and constant rejection by a wife is a source of great mental agony for a husband, the Delhi High Court said, upholding divorce granted to a couple living separately since 2011.
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Wilful Denial Of Sexual Relationship By Spouse Cruelty: Delhi High Court
Wilful denial of sexual relationship by a spouse amounts to cruelty, the Delhi High Court has ruled while upholding the divorce granted to a couple whose marriage effectively subsisted for barely 35 days.
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Can't Use Courts To Settle Scores In Sex Offence Cases: Delhi High Court
Courts cannot be used as "marriage facilitators" between parties in sexual offence cases, the Delhi High Court said today.
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"Discovering Infidelity Shortly After Marriage Can...": Delhi High Court
Discovering infidelity soon after marriage can have devastating effects on the mental and emotional well-being of a woman, the Delhi High Court has observed while denying bail to a man whose wife died by suicide 13 days after their wedding.
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Delhi High Court Transfers Request Seeking Uniform Minimum Age To Supreme Court
Delhi High Court on Tuesday sent to the Supreme Court a petition seeking uniform minimum age for marriage for both men and women.
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Delhi Court Transfers To Supreme Court Requests On Same-Sex Marriages
The Delhi High Court today sent to the Supreme Court a batch of petitions seeking to recognise same-sex marriages under various laws.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Transfer Of Pleas On Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Centre to two pleas seeking transfer to the apex court the petitions pending in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to recognise same-sex marriages.
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Delhi Court To Hear Pleas To Recognise Same-Sex Marriages On April 24
The Delhi High Court said today it will hear on April 24 a batch of petitions to recognise same-sex marriage under various laws.
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Impossible For State To Prevent Any Inter-Faith Marriage: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a petition filed by two foreign nationals, seeking solemnisation and registration of their intended marriage under the Indian marriage law pertaining to inter-faith couples.
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"Police Expected To Act Expeditiously": Court On Protection Of Couples
Observing that freedom of choice in marriage is an intrinsic part of the Constitution and questions of faith have no bearing on the freedom to choose a life partner, the Delhi High Court has said the police is expected to act expeditiously.
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Minor Girl, On Attaining Puberty, Can Marry Under Muslim Laws: High Court
The Delhi High Court has said that a girl, who has attained puberty, can marry without the consent of her parents under Muslim laws while hearing a plea seeking protection to a couple who got married against the consent of girl's parents.
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Consent Can't Be On Misconception If Woman Chooses Physical Relation: High Court
When a woman makes a reasoned choice to establish physical relations, consent cannot be said to be based on misconception unless there is clear evidence of a false promise of marriage, the Delhi High Court has said.
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Withholding Mutual Consent In Failed Marriage Nothing But Cruelty: Delhi High Court
Withholding mutual consent for divorce in a failed marriage or unilaterally withdrawing such consent amounts to cruelty to the other spouse, the Delhi High Court has said while upholding the divorce granted to a husband by a family court in Delhi.
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Rise In Kidnapping, Sex Assaults Of Girls On Pretext Of Marriage: Delhi High Court
Voicing concern over girls being subjected to sexual assault on the pretext of marriage, the Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal filed by a man against his conviction and 10-year sentence for kidnapping and rape.
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"Woman Cannot Allege Rape By Live-In Partner If...": Delhi High Court
A married woman cannot claim to have been induced into a sexual relationship under the false pretext of marriage, the Delhi High Court said while quashing a rape case against a married ma by his live-in partner.
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Constant Rejection By Wife Great Mental Agony For Man: Delhi High Court
A marriage rests on mutual trust, respect and companionship, and constant rejection by a wife is a source of great mental agony for a husband, the Delhi High Court said, upholding divorce granted to a couple living separately since 2011.
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Wilful Denial Of Sexual Relationship By Spouse Cruelty: Delhi High Court
Wilful denial of sexual relationship by a spouse amounts to cruelty, the Delhi High Court has ruled while upholding the divorce granted to a couple whose marriage effectively subsisted for barely 35 days.
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Can't Use Courts To Settle Scores In Sex Offence Cases: Delhi High Court
Courts cannot be used as "marriage facilitators" between parties in sexual offence cases, the Delhi High Court said today.
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"Discovering Infidelity Shortly After Marriage Can...": Delhi High Court
Discovering infidelity soon after marriage can have devastating effects on the mental and emotional well-being of a woman, the Delhi High Court has observed while denying bail to a man whose wife died by suicide 13 days after their wedding.
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Delhi High Court Transfers Request Seeking Uniform Minimum Age To Supreme Court
Delhi High Court on Tuesday sent to the Supreme Court a petition seeking uniform minimum age for marriage for both men and women.
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Delhi Court Transfers To Supreme Court Requests On Same-Sex Marriages
The Delhi High Court today sent to the Supreme Court a batch of petitions seeking to recognise same-sex marriages under various laws.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Transfer Of Pleas On Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Centre to two pleas seeking transfer to the apex court the petitions pending in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to recognise same-sex marriages.
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Delhi Court To Hear Pleas To Recognise Same-Sex Marriages On April 24
The Delhi High Court said today it will hear on April 24 a batch of petitions to recognise same-sex marriage under various laws.
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Impossible For State To Prevent Any Inter-Faith Marriage: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a petition filed by two foreign nationals, seeking solemnisation and registration of their intended marriage under the Indian marriage law pertaining to inter-faith couples.
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"Police Expected To Act Expeditiously": Court On Protection Of Couples
Observing that freedom of choice in marriage is an intrinsic part of the Constitution and questions of faith have no bearing on the freedom to choose a life partner, the Delhi High Court has said the police is expected to act expeditiously.
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Minor Girl, On Attaining Puberty, Can Marry Under Muslim Laws: High Court
The Delhi High Court has said that a girl, who has attained puberty, can marry without the consent of her parents under Muslim laws while hearing a plea seeking protection to a couple who got married against the consent of girl's parents.
