Samarth Singh, husband of the deceased Twisha Sharma, was arrested at Jabalpur district court. Her family's lawyer alleges Singh was hiding in a locked courtroom before police took him into custody. The MP govt recommended a CBI probe.
Germany's Justice Ministry has proposed reforms to family law aimed at better protecting domestic violence victims. The changes include allowing victims to keep their new addresses secret in court proceedings and strengthening the role of children aged 14 and older in legal matters.
Japanese Communist Party Chairwoman Tomoko Tamura criticized proposed revisions to the Imperial House Law, stating that the Diet should not legislate in a way that is detached from public opinion. She expressed strong concern over government-led movements and reiterated her call for a direct discussion on female emperors.
Afghanistan's Taliban regime has enacted a new family law regulation, "Principles of Separation Between Spouses," detailing rules on marriage, divorce, and child marriage. A key provision interprets a virgin girl's silence after puberty as consent, drawing international condemnation.
