The Kerala High Court clarified that being held guilty under Section 498A IPC does not automatically mean the accused is also guilty under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide. The court made this observation while deciding a dowry death appeal.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that marriage does not shield a man from rape charges, refusing to quash a case involving serious allegations of sexual and physical abuse by a husband.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s girlfriend cannot be charged under Section 498A IPC as she is not a relative. The court quashed the FIR filed against her in a domestic violence case.
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines for police and courts regarding arrests in cruelty cases under Section 498A IPC and the Dowry Act. The court clarified that arrests should not be automatic and must follow legal procedures.
The Bombay High Court ruled that it cannot make Section 498A IPC, which criminalizes cruelty to wives, a compoundable offense. The court stated that such changes fall under the legislature’s authority, despite recommendations to amend the law.
The Calcutta High Court has issued detailed guidelines for arrests in cruelty cases under Section 498A of IPC, emphasizing that arrests should not be automatic. Police must ensure proper checks and follow specific procedures before arresting an individual.
The Bombay High Court ruled that Section 498A of IPC, which deals with cruelty to wives, cannot be made a compoundable offense, emphasizing that this issue is for the legislature to address.
The Orissa High Court quashed a Section 498A case, noting the frequent misuse of this law to pressure the husband’s family. The court emphasized the need to distinguish between genuine and vexatious cases.
