Karnataka High Court Judge criticises unreasonable alimony demand in viral video
Bengaluru: A Karnataka High Court judge's remarks on an alimony petition have sparked widespread discussion on social media. The judge questioned the petitioner’s demand for a monthly alimony of ₹6,16,300, calling it excessive and unreasonable.
During the hearing, the judge expressed disbelief at the amount requested, stating, "Does anybody spend this much? A single lady for herself?" The judge further added, "If she wants to spend, let her earn. Not on the husband," and advised the woman’s advocate to explain that such demands are unreasonable.
The judge highlighted that the petitioner had no other family responsibilities and noted that alimony should not serve as a punishment for the husband.
The judge’s stance was widely praised online, with the video of the exchange garnering over 2 million views. Social media users lauded the judge’s approach, with one person commenting, "Once again female judges showing the way with right questions and correct judgments!" Another user suggested that the judge has potential to be a future Chief Justice of India.
Author Isha Singla also weighed in on the matter, questioning the justification for such a high alimony demand, especially when it included questionable expenses like a gold loan.
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NCW chief condemns rape-murder of 4-year-old girl in Pune, calls for swift action
New Delhi (PTI): National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has condemned the alleged rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Pune, calling it "deeply distressing" and a "blot on humanity".
The girl was allegedly raped and killed by a 65-year-old labourer, who has a criminal record, in Bhor tehsil of Pune on Friday. The accused allegedly lured the child to a cattle enclosure on the pretext of giving her food. After raping her, he killed her by hitting her with a stone, according to police.
The accused has been arrested.
In a post on X on Saturday, Rahatkar said the incident in the Nasrapur area in Pune was heartbreaking and has shaken society.
"The brutal torture and murder of a four-year-old innocent girl in Nasrapur (Bhor, Pune) is deeply painful, heartbreaking, and shocking. It is a blot on humanity," she said.
She said Pune Rural police has arrested the accused and noted that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar have assured strict action in the case.
Rahatkar said the NCW has taken cognisance of the matter and written to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), requesting the body to ensure necessary and prompt action.
It has also been recommended that the case be pursued under stringent provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and be closely monitored from the filing of the chargesheet to proceedings in a fast-track special court to ensure time-bound justice, she added.
Ensuring justice for the victim and stringent punishment for the accused is a collective responsibility, the NCW chairperson underlined.
In a post on X, the NCW said it has taken suo motu cognisance of the extremely "heinous" incident.
"This heinous crime causes profound pain and outrage, and it highlights serious concerns regarding the safety of young girls," it said.
Strongly condemning this grave "inhuman act", the NCW said such crimes constitute a serious violation of children's rights and raise questions about society's security system.
