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.
The Telangana High Court has ruled that false accusations against a husband’s relatives in matrimonial disputes, if left unchecked, can result in the misuse of the legal process. The court emphasized the need for specific evidence to support such claims.
The Kerala High Court ruled that being accused under Section 498A IPC does not automatically mean guilt for abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, highlighting the need for distinct evidence for each charge.
The Telangana High Court has declared that depriving a spouse of social media access and damaging their reputation can be considered cruelty, setting a precedent for evolving marital norms.
In a dramatic turn of events in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, police used a bulldozer to enforce a court order, ensuring a woman could return to her in-laws’ house after facing domestic violence and dowry demands.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that casual mentions of family members in 498A dowry cases do not justify legal action without proof of their active involvement. Discover the details of this significant judgment.
The Karnataka High Court has sentenced Kannada actress Abhinaya, her mother, and brother to jail terms for dowry harassment. This verdict overturns a previous acquittal by a fast-track court.
