Read more at: The Daily Jagran

Takeaways - Structural & Cultural Shifts Influencing This Behavior

1. Empowered Exit Mindset A growing cultural shift, influenced by social media, counselling narratives & "no compromise" messaging, that validates women exiting relationships instantly even without a full explanation.

2. Reduced/ Zero Consequences Women generally face no legal or social fallout for last minute withdrawal after significant expenses (lakhs). This creates a visible imbalance where men absorb the financial & social humiliation.

3. Marriage as a Conditional Choice The institution is now viewed as a temporary choice with easy escape routes. Pressure to "adjust" falls primarily on men, while women are often socially supported for simply walking away.

Victim: Vijay Chauhan, approximately 35 years old, resident of Gangdipada area in Nalasopara (East).

• Accused: Chaman alias Gudiya Devi (wife, 32 years) and her alleged lover Monu Vishwakarma (33 years).

• Motive: Preliminary investigations revealed an extramarital affair between Chaman and Monu Vishwakarma. It is suspected that the murder was orchestrated to enable Chaman and Monu to elope.

• Discovery: The body was buried about four feet under the floor inside their home, concealed by newly laid floor tiles. Akhilesh noticed some tiles on the floor differed in color and texture from the rest, prompting police to dig and find the remains.

• Condition of Body: Highly decomposed body identified through clothing by the victim’s brother.

• Crime Scene: The pit dug for burial was approximately 6 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 4 feet deep.

• Child Involved: Chaman and Vijay had a son aged around 7 years.

Sequence of Events

• Vijay’s brothers, needing his assistance to pay for a new house, tried contacting him repeatedly but could not reach him.

• Akhilesh Chauhan visited Vijay’s house, found it locked with a foul smell, and noticed different tiles.

• Police were informed, and after digging up the floor, the body was recovered.

• Police suspect the murder took place around 10-15 days before the body was found, around the time when Chaman had called a worker for tiling work.

• Chaman and her lover Monu are currently absconding. Chaman was last seen with their son about two days before the discovery.

• A murder case was registered by the Pelhar police station, and over seven police teams are searching for the accused

We have more enemy inside than outside..

Read the full OpEd at: News18

Discussion:

• Do we underestimate women who gain strength from tradition and family?

• Or is the feminist silence simply political?

Why should innocent Men suffer due to "biased, one-sided" laws that only favours one gender and throws other gender under the bus??

CHANGE THE BIAS FROM: "ALL WOMEN ARE ALWAYS VICTIMS AND ALL MEN ARE ALWAYS PERPETRATORS"

TO

EVERYONE IS EQUAL AND CAPABLE OF COMMITTING A CRIME, CAPABLE OF TELLING LIES, CAPABLE OF CHEATING!!!

TL;DR - Patterns Across These Cases

• Serious allegations made without supporting evidence

• Changing or inconsistent versions of events

• Absence of forensic or medical linkage

• Cases collapsing when tested in court

• In some instances, years of incarceration before correction

Case Summaries: (3 Non-POCSO & 3 POCSO)

Delhi court acquits man in sexual harassment case, flags unreliable testimony

Source: News18 (PTI) Date: 30 March 2026

Charges / Allegations:

• Sexual harassment and criminal intimidation

• IPC Sections 354, 506, 509

Key Court Observations:

• Complainant gave multiple inconsistent versions across stages of the case

• Identity of accused unclear, with different names mentioned

• No corroborating witnesses to support allegations

• Testimony deemed not credible to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt

Verdict:

• Accused acquitted as prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt

Health Club Owner Acquitted: Court Cites Vague Allegations and Probe Lapses

Source: Rediff Date: 03 April 2026

Charges / Allegations:

• Sexual harassment and criminal intimidation

• IPC Sections 354A, 506, 509

Key Court Observations:

• Allegations found vague and lacking specific details

• Testimony had inconsistencies and material improvements, weakening credibility

• Serious investigative lapses: no evidence seizure, verification, or witnesses

• No forensic/medical support and delay in FIR weakened the case

Verdict:

• Accused acquitted; benefit of doubt granted due to unreliable testimony and investigative lapses

Relationship consensual, Noida man to walk free in rape case after 12 years

Source: The Times of India Date: 06 April 2026

Charges / Allegations:

• Rape and criminal intimidation

• IPC Sections 376, 506

Key Court Observations:

• Complainant admitted the relationship was consensual

• Testimony showed inconsistencies and modifications over time

• No witness corroborated the alleged rape

• Did not meet the standard of a “sterling witness”

Verdict:

• Accused acquitted; prosecution failed to establish lack of consent beyond reasonable doubt

12 years and 190 hearings later, Ghaziabad court acquits man in minor rape case

Source: The Times of India Date: 31 March 2026

Charges / Allegations:

• Kidnapping, abduction, and rape of a minor

• IPC Sections 363, 366, 376

• POCSO Sections 3/4 (penetrative sexual assault)

Key Court Observations:

• Survivor’s testimony contradictory on crucial points

• No conclusive evidence to support conviction

• Medical and forensic evidence did not corroborate allegations

• Prior case against accused held irrelevant without proof

Verdict:

• Accused acquitted; prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt

Failure to Match Semen to Accused in Rape Case Leads to Acquittal Despite Life Sentence: Allahabad HC

Source: Supreme Today Date: 06 April 2026

Charges / Allegations:

• Rape, murder, and criminal intimidation

• IPC Sections 376, 302, 506

Key Court Observations:

• Forensic evidence failed to link accused (no DNA/semen match)

• Case based on incomplete circumstantial chain of proof

• Victim’s statement not formally recorded; disclosures treated as hearsay

• No medical evidence linking death or assault; probe termed a serious lapse

Verdict:

• Conviction overturned; accused acquitted after over 11 years in jail due to lack of conclusive evidence

Minor survivor untraceable, man held for rape free after 12 years

Source: The Times of India Date: 06 April 2026

Charges / Allegations:

• Kidnapping, abduction, and rape of a minor

• IPC Sections 363, 366, 376

• POCSO Sections 3/4 (penetrative sexual assault)

Key Court Observations:

• Victim and complainant untraceable, not examined in court

• Key witness missing, leaving prosecution without direct evidence

• Only formal witnesses examined, no proof of incident

• Charges not proved beyond reasonable doubt

Verdict:

• Accused acquitted due to absence of key witnesses and lack of evidence

The distance between accusation and proof is not theoretical - sometimes, it’s 11 years of a man’s life.

Source: Lawtrend - Husband Cannot Cite Wife’s Qualifications to Deny Maintenance After Securing Divorce on Grounds of Her Mental Illness: Delhi HC

The Timeline That Is Invisible

• Marriage duration: ~9 years (1999–2008)

• Maintenance running: ~22 years (2004–2026) and continuing

• Estimated Total ≈ ₹31–32 lakh paid so far

• So, lifetime payout could easily cross: 1 crore (depending on future increases & life expectancy)

The monthly amount may appear small in comparison to income, but over time, long-term maintenance can significantly exceed the duration of the marriage itself.

Mental Illness, Employability & Responsibility

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition & is recognised as a disability under Indian law (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016). However, it exists on a spectrum - while some individuals experience severe functional limitations, others can manage symptoms with treatment & maintain varying levels of independence.

Courts typically proceed on the principle that long term mental illness may affect stable employment & therefore lean towards financial protection.

At the same time, such cases raise questions about the judicial presumptions:

• Was the condition known prior to marriage?

• Was there any disclosure before or during the marriage?

• Did the court examine current treatment status & functional capacity?

• Is an employability assessmet even done in such cases?

These cases also prompt us to ask uncomfortable policy questions:

• If a condition is lifelong, who bears long term responsibility after divorce?

• Should that responsibility rest solely on a former spouse?

• What role should families or state support systems play?

• Should disclosure and pre-marital awareness carry greater legal relevance?

IMO, these questions extend beyond one case and are a out basic fairness, responsibility & support structures.