The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband’s unsubstantiated allegations of adultery and black magic against his wife amount to mental cruelty. The court set aside the divorce decree and imposed costs on the husband.
The Kerala High Court ruled that minor disputes or demands for dowry without evidence of cruelty do not violate Section 498A IPC. The court emphasized the need for substantial proof to establish claims of harassment or cruelty in marital relationships.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a case of cruelty filed by a wife against her husband, stating that the core issue was sexual incompatibility rather than dowry demands. The court emphasized the lack of concrete evidence of cruelty.
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that refusing medical treatment to a wife as a means to enforce dowry demands amounts to cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC, upholding the conviction of the husband in a dowry-related case.
The Karnataka High Court has determined that a husband’s suggestion for his wife to pursue further education and seek employment does not amount to cruelty. The court also overturned dowry-related charges due to insufficient evidence.
The High Court granted anticipatory bail to a husband in a 498A case, stating that custody won’t resolve the issue. Justice SV Kotwal noted that “marriages are made in hell,” reflecting the ongoing disputes between the couple.
The Delhi High Court has underscored that dowry deaths reflect more than just male dominance; women also contribute to this hostility. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma highlighted the societal mindset that views women as financial burdens and the psychological trauma inflicted by dowry demands.
The Delhi High Court dissolved a marriage, ruling that the wife’s false criminal complaint inflicted immense mental cruelty on her husband. This case underscores the severe impact of false allegations on mental health.
The Delhi High Court observed that dowry deaths involve complex dynamics beyond male dominance, with women also perpetuating hostility. The Court emphasized the severe psychological trauma inflicted by dowry demands.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that denying medical aid to a wife to enforce dowry demands constitutes cruelty under IPC Section 498A, upholding the conviction of Sanjay Kumar Rai.
