The Kerala High Court rules that minor disputes in marriage do not amount to dowry harassment or cruelty under Section 498A IPC, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of both dowry demands and cruelty.
The Supreme Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a woman against her former in-laws, citing inconsistencies in her allegations and finding that her intent was to harm them. The court noted the delay in filing the complaint and the malicious motives behind the accusations.
The Delhi High Court raised concerns over the growing misuse of Section 498A in matrimonial disputes, where all relatives of the husband are often implicated. The Court granted relief to a man whose police appointment was delayed due to being named in a dowry harassment case.
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.
