dowry death case Archives

Kerala High Court: 498A IPC Does Not Mean Automatic Guilt Under Section 306 for Suicide Abetment

Shruti Mahapatra3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

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.

Delhi High Court: Extramarital Affair or Betting Habit Not Grounds for Dowry Death Charge

Shruti Mahapatra3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair or gambling habit cannot be used as grounds to charge him under Section 304B (dowry death) of the IPC. The court granted bail, stating there was no evidence of dowry demand.