In a major matrimonial law development, the Calcutta High Court quashed dowry and cruelty charges (under IPC dowry provisions) against a brother-in-law, while allowing the case against the husband to continue. The court observed that in dowry and cruelty disputes, authorities must be careful, as sometimes the criminal process turns into punishment before conviction, particularly for relatives who may not have specific allegations against them. The “process must not become punishment” principle was emphasised to protect innocent family members from undue legal harassment.
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