The Allahabad High Court has granted relief to two sisters-in-law accused in a dowry harassment case under Section 498A IPC. The court ruled that they were falsely implicated, as they were already married and living away during the alleged incidents.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that lack of physical intimacy after marriage is not considered cruelty under IPC Section 498A, though it is grounds for annulment under the Hindu Marriage Act due to non-consummation.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mental cruelty under Section 498A IPC can happen even when in-laws live separately. The court dismissed an attempt by the husband’s relatives to cancel a dowry and cruelty case.
The Supreme Court ruled that asking a husband to deposit ₹10 lakhs as a condition for anticipatory bail in a 498A case is not justified. The Court set aside the Jharkhand High Court’s earlier order.
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a US-based doctor and his mother in a dowry harassment case, stating the wife’s complaints were vague and exaggerated minor family issues.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband suggesting his wife to pursue higher education and find a job cannot be considered cruelty, especially when the couple had previously agreed on it.
The Telangana High Court ruled that making general and false accusations against a husband’s relatives in dowry-related cases misuses the law and wastes court time.
In a shocking case from Uttar Pradesh, an adopted daughter killed her parents with the help of her lover to gain full control of their property. The couple had adopted her 24 years ago.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed dowry harassment charges against Mohammed Shameer and his bedridden 80-year-old grandmother, calling it a misuse of legal process due to lack of proper evidence.
The Allahabad High Court raised concern over the wife’s parents attending mediation only to claim money deposited by the husband, and laid out new rules to ensure the mediation process isn’t misused.
