A 25-year-old man named Ashish consumed poison after being allegedly harassed by his wife and in-laws in Sonipat, Haryana. An FIR has been filed against the wife and her family, and the case is currently under investigation.
The Telangana High Court ruled that false allegations against a husband’s relatives in marital disputes can lead to misuse of the legal process, stressing the need for specific evidence to avoid unjust trials.
In a tragic case from Uttar Pradesh, an adopted daughter and her lover murdered her parents to take control of their property. The daughter was upset about her parents’ plan to give part of their property to her sister-in-law.
Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee admitted to making false dowry harassment accusations against her ex-husband, Promit Sen. The decade-long legal case highlights the question of what happens when a woman files a false case against a man.
A 60-year-old man in Ludhiana tragically set himself on fire after being threatened with a false dowry harassment case by his daughter-in-law. Despite efforts to save him, he died two days later. The police have filed charges against the accused, who remain at large.
The High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of dowry harassment under Section 498A. The court acknowledged the ongoing marital disputes and imposed a bail bond requirement.
The Supreme Court has warned against using Section 498A IPC for personal grievances in matrimonial disputes. The Court recently quashed an FIR against a woman’s in-laws, stating that general and vague allegations of cruelty and harassment are not sufficient for prosecution under this law.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a wife can be granted maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. even if there is a decree for restitution of conjugal rights against her, emphasizing the importance of support regardless of marital disputes.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings in a dowry harassment case, providing relief to Mohammed Shameer and his bedridden 80-year-old grandmother. The court found the allegations against them to be vague and unsupported by evidence.
Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee admitted to falsely accusing her ex-husband of dowry harassment, ending a decade-long case. Learn about the consequences and impact on those involved.
