The Times of India SC: Man can be prosecuted for misappropriating streedhan

Reinforcing married women’s right over ‘streedhan’, Supreme Court on Wednesday held that streedhan cannot become joint property of a couple, and a husband has no control over his wife’s assets, which he may use during times of distress but must return to her. Adjudicating a matrimonial dispute over streedhan, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said a woman has absolute rights over her streedhan — gifts given to a woman before, during, or after marriage.

The Times of India Two more held in Punjab over firing at Salman home

The Times of India Two more held in Punjab over firing at Salman home

The Times of India 11 students end lives in Andhra & MP after poor exam results

The Times of India Horoscope Today: Read your daily astrological predictions

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 26, 2024. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today!

The Times of India PM Modi accepts Meloni’s invite to G7 meet in Italy in June

The Times of India Gujarat judge accused of forging colleagues’ resignation letters

The Times of India Gujarat judge accused of forging colleagues’ resignation letters

The Times of India Trio holds doctor at gunpoint, flees with Rs 50 lakh

A doctor in Bengaluru faced a robbery attempt at his home, where he was assaulted and robbed of gold, cash, and watches by gangsters from Uttar Pradesh. The robbers, aged 20-25, escaped in a sedan.

The Times of India Plea in Delhi high court to bar PM Modi from polls

Delhi HC listed for hearing on Friday a PIL that seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi from contesting elections for allegedly violating MCC during his campaign speech in UP’s Pilibhit on April 9. The petition, filed by advocate Anand S Jondhale last week, accuses Modi of seeking votes in the name of “god and place of worship”, and making references to “Hindu deities and Hindu place of worship as well as Sikh deities and Sikh place of worship”.

The Times of India Government won’t resort to ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’ policy, AG tells SC

Attorney general R Venkataramani told SC on Thursday that govt would never adopt the Marxist egalitarian policy of ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’ in achieving the ideals of distributing community resources for the common good envisaged under Article 39(b) in Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution.

The Times of India Woman reunited with first husband after being forced into two marriages

Gujarat high court reunites couple after woman's forced marriages. She chose to be with her first husband, showing law acquaintance. The court ensured safe passage, highlighting the importance of protecting the reunited pair.

The Times of India Cambodian man with Rs 35 crore cocaine held at Chennai airport

Chennai airport sees multiple cocaine seizures, with 3.5kg from Cambodia. Officials arrest a Cambodian national, probing drug trafficking links. Concerns rise over airport's role as a drug smuggling hub.

The Times of India NIA arrests UK resident for 2023 London high commission attack

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key accused involved in last year’s violent attack on Indian high commission in London. The suspect — identified as Inderpal Singh Gaba, a resident of Hounslow in the United Kingdom — was arrested upon arrival in Delhi on the basis of a look-out circular issued against him earlier.

The Times of India 'Hindu wife doesn’t have absolute rights over dead husband’s property'

Delhi High Court ruled a Hindu woman, without income, can enjoy late husband's self-acquired property but can't sell due to competing claims by legal heirs, ensuring financial security post husband's demise.