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Allahabad High Court Introduces 2-Month Cooling-Off Period in 498A Cases to Prevent Misuse
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The Allahabad High Court has ruled that no arrests can be made for 2 months after filing of a 498A FIR. This cooling-off period aims to prevent misuse of the law and encourages resolution through Family Welfare Committees.
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The Allahabad High Court has introduced a two-month “cooling-off period” after filing FIRs under Section 498A IPC, aiming to stop misuse and ensure fair investigation through Family Welfare Committees.
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Allahabad High Court: No Arrests for 2 Months After FIR in 498A Cases
In a major decision, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that no arrests can be made for two months after an FIR is filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This step aims to prevent the misuse of the law in matrimonial disputes, especially when false allegations are made against the husband and his family.
Court’s Key Observation
The Court noted that many people misuse Section 498A IPC, which was originally meant to protect women from cruelty and dowry harassment. Justice Rahul Chaturvedi, who passed the judgment, said that there is a growing trend where false FIRs are filed to harm the husband and his relatives.
The ruling came while hearing petitions from in-laws of a woman who filed a complaint under cruelty, dowry harassment, sexual misconduct, and even attempt to murder.
Details of the Allegations
The wife accused her husband and his family of dowry demands, sexual abuse by in-laws, and cruelty. She claimed that she was locked in a bathroom, pressured to abort her pregnancy, and that her husband tried to have unnatural sex with her.
However, the court criticized the language used in the FIR, calling it graphic and indecent. It said the woman seemed to have exaggerated the claims with the intention of taking revenge.
Important Guidelines Issued by the Court
To handle such cases fairly, the Court issued new guidelines:
- No arrests or police action for 2 months after filing the FIR or complaint.
- During this “cooling-off period,” the case must be referred to a Family Welfare Committee (FWC) in each district.
- These committees will try to resolve the issues through peaceful discussion.
- Every district must have at least one FWC, consisting of:
- Young lawyers or law students
- Social workers
- Retired judges
- Wives of senior administrative/judicial officers
- FWCs will not be allowed to act as witnesses.
- The committee will talk to both parties and try to reach a peaceful solution within two months.
- A detailed report will be prepared and sent to the Magistrate or Police after two months.
- Police may conduct a basic investigation, but no arrests should be made during this period.
- Only trained police officers should investigate these cases, ensuring fairness.
- If both parties agree on a solution, the case can be closed by senior judicial officers.
Judgment Outcome
- The in-laws’ petition was accepted, and charges were dropped against them.
- However, the husband’s petition was rejected, and the case will continue against him.
Court’s Final Note
The court warned that misusing laws like 498A can harm the sacred bond of marriage and
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