Delhi High Court: Mere Demand of Dowry Not an Offence Under Section 498A IPC
Shruti Mahapatra
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against distant relatives in a dowry case, ruling that a mere demand of dowry without evidence of cruelty is not an offence under…
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Calcutta High Court: Asking Educated, Earning Wife to Share Expenses Is Not Cruelty
The Calcutta High Court ruled that asking an educated, earning wife to share household expenses or pay EMIs for joint property is not cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The Court…
Bombay High Court: Restrictions on Daughter-in-Law Do Not Amount to Cruelty Under IPC
The Bombay High Court ruled that restrictions on a daughter-in-law, including not watching TV or visiting temples alone, cannot be treated as cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The Court overturned…
Andhra Pradesh High Court: Refusal to Support Child’s Treatment Is Not Cruelty Under IPC Section 498-A
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband or in-laws refusing to take financial responsibility for a child's medical treatment does not amount to cruelty under Section 498-A IPC.…