BNSS

No Legal Duty on Daughter-in-Law to Maintain In-Laws; Clarifies Scope of BNSS Section 144: Allahabad High Court

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Hearing a matter related to maintenance under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the Allahabad High Court clarified that in the absence of an explicit statutory provision, a daughter-in-law cannot be compelled to maintain her parents-in-law merely on the basis of moral obligation. The Court observed that, “The concept of moral obligation, … Read more

Summoning Order Passed Without Hearing the Party, Unconstitutional; Court Seeks Explanation from Judge: Allahabad High Court

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  The Allahabad High Court has taken serious note of a summoning order passed by the Special Judge (SC/ST Act), Bhadohi, observing that the accused was not granted an opportunity of hearing as required under the relevant provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The Court examined the records, and observed that, “it appears that … Read more