In a significant observation during a bail hearing, the Allahabad High Court commented on the concept of live-in relationships, The court stated that live-in goes against the "established laws" of middle-class society. The court also expressed concern over the rising number of cases involving the exploitation of women under the guise of false marriage promises.
Justice Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi held Sahdev guilty of misusing the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to settle a personal land dispute.
Justice Kunhikrishnan assured police officials that there is no need to be afraid of the repercussions for pursuing the truth, as the law would protect them if they acted in good faith based on the investigation.
Referring to his ex-wife Meena Kandasamy, Dharmaraja wrote in his letter that 'some masquerading feminists manipulate public opinion and weaponise the legal system for personal gain'.
Woo May Hoe, who claimed to be a 'deity' and had approximately 30 followers, pleaded guilty in May to three counts of assault and two cheating charges in Singapore
The Bombay High Court was hearing a bail plea where a woman filed a case against her ex-partner alleging he forced her to indulge in a non-consensual physical relationship.
In many cases, people from SC/ST communities have been found using the Act for vengeance, settling personal scores in cases where there was no caste discrimination involved.