The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s emotional love for another man does not qualify as adultery unless there is a physical relationship. This decision impacts maintenance claims in legal disputes.
Kannada actress Abhinaya has been sentenced to two years in prison for dowry harassment. The Karnataka High Court also sentenced her mother, Jayamma, to five years. The case, filed in 2002, was reopened after an appeal, leading to their conviction.
The Orissa High Court ruled that an IPC 498A case cannot be dismissed just because the marriage is invalid. The decision ensures that women in such relationships still receive legal protection.
The Supreme Court ruled that a job appointment cannot be denied just because a candidate was tried under IPC Section 498A. If acquitted, past allegations should not impact employment.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that simply mentioning family members in a 498A dowry case is not enough to justify legal action unless their active involvement is proven.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking and being granted maintenance. The court dismissed complaints filed by both the husband and wife, emphasizing the legal grounds of maintenance claims.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a wife’s plea to cancel her divorce, stating that she was aware of legal procedures but failed to appear in court. The court upheld the Family Court’s decision.
The Bombay High Court ruled that asking a married woman to do household work for the family does not amount to cruelty or harassment under Section 498A of the IPC, quashing the case against the husband and in-laws.
The Supreme Court ruled that requiring an accused to deposit Rs. 10 Lakhs as a condition for pre-arrest bail in a 498A dowry case is unjustifiable, setting aside the Jharkhand High Court’s order.
The Bombay High Court has asked the Centre to consider making IPC Section 498A a compoundable offense, citing hardships faced by parties and a high number of false cases. The court quashed an FIR after the parties amicably resolved their dispute.
