marital violence Archives

‘S. 106 exists to resolve situations where prosecution can’t lead direct evidence’; SC elaborates key principles of Section 106 Evidence Act

The Court found that circumstances in the instant case constituted more than a prima facie case to enable the prosecution to invoke Section 106 of the Evidence Act and shift the burden on the accused husband to explain what had happened on the day & date his wife died.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘Evidence Act does not prescribe any minimum age for a witness’; SC elucidates principles on appreciation of testimony of a child witness

In the instant case a husband was charged for the murder of his wife who died in mysterious circumstances by the Trial Court; however, MP High Court acquitted the husband as it found the child witness to be tutored.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Dubious conduct & suspicious circumstances of death; SC restores conviction of husband charged with wife’s murder 22 yrs ago

The Court found that circumstances in the case constitute more than a prima facie case to enable the prosecution to invoke Section 106 of the Evidence Act and shift the burden on the accused husband to explain what had happened on the day & date his wife died.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court rejects anticipatory bail to wife accused of inflicting severe burns on husband with boiling water and red chilli powder

Men who are victims of violence at the hands of their wives often face unique difficulties, including societal disbelief and the stigma associated with being perceived as a victim. Such stereotypes perpetuate the erroneous belief that men cannot suffer violence in domestic relationships.