Karnataka High Court Quashes False Dowry Case Filed by Daughter-in-Law
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a false dowry complaint by a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law amounted to abuse of the legal process and dismissed the case.
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Delhi High Court: Dowry Deaths Not Just About Male Dominance, Women Also Play a Role
The Delhi High Court ruled that dowry deaths are not just about male dominance but also involve women reinforcing societal hostility. The court upheld a conviction in a dowry-related death case.
Mere Dowry Demand Not an Offense Under Section 498A IPC: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court ruled that simply demanding dowry does not qualify as cruelty under Section 498A IPC. It quashed an FIR against distant relatives of the husband, stating that the allegations lacked supporting evidence.