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28/04/2026

27/04/2026

A recent Supreme Court hearing has triggered fresh debate over consent and live in relationships after Justice B V Nagarathna raised questions while hearing a r_pe allegation linked to a long term relationship.

The case involved a woman who accused a man of r_pe, assault and exploitation, claiming he repeatedly had physical relations with her on the promise of marriage before later abandoning her. The woman and the accused had reportedly lived together for years and also had a child.

During the hearing, Justice Nagarathna observed that the collapse of a consensual live in relationship does not automatically amount to a criminal offence.

The bench noted that when two adults voluntarily choose to live together for a long period and build a shared life, the issue of consent becomes legally complex when allegations arise after the relationship breaks down.

The judge questioned how a prolonged relationship involving cohabitation and a child could later be presented purely as sexual assault.

At the same time, the court said the woman could still seek legal remedies regarding maintenance for the child. The observations have now sparked wider public discussion about how Indian courts interpret consent, false promises of marriage and the legal grey areas surrounding live in relationships in modern society.

Source: NDTV, India Today



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The Supreme Court has observed that for non-bailable offences punishable up to seven years, bail can be granted without imposing the conditions prescribed under Section 480(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

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The Bombay High Court has clarified an important legal rule while hearing a housing dispute from Balewadi, Pune. The court said that when both an amendment request and a plea to reject a case are filed together, the amendment should usually be heard first. The decision came while dismissing a petition filed by M/s Pyramid Alliance LLP against Karan Celista ‘A’ Wing Cooperative Housing Society and others.

The dispute was over a residential project where housing societies claimed that developers tried to build an extra structure without proper consent. The builder had asked the trial court to reject the case, while the societies wanted to amend their original complaint. The High Court agreed with the societies, saying this approach avoids unnecessary fresh cases and helps courts focus on the actual dispute.

Justice N. J. Jamadar also pointed out that since the developer did not question the court’s jurisdiction, there was no reason to reject the case before considering amendments. The ruling is expected to guide many similar property disputes in the future.

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20/04/2026

: Was the platform of the ‘official address to the nation’ ‘misused’ to give a political speech by PM Modi?

As the PM addressed the nation on Sunday with a politically charged speech attacking the opposition for ‘defeating the Women’s Reservation Bill’, explains the kind of speeches this address is usually reserved for.

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In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court held that a husband cannot reduce maintenance liability by citing loan repayments, especially when such loans lead to asset creation. The Court clarified that maintaining a spouse is a primary legal duty, which cannot be sidelined due to financial commitments like EMIs.

A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih enhanced the wife’s maintenance from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, noting that loan deductions cannot dilute real earning capacity.

The Court emphasised that maintenance must ensure a life of dignity and balance the financial capacity of the husband with the needs of the wife.

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