Dowry prohibition act
The Karnataka High Court acquitted a US-based doctor and his 77-year-old mother, ruling that the wife’s complaints lacked specific details and exaggerated minor family issues.
The Karnataka High Court quashed a false dowry case filed against a mother-in-law, terming it an abuse of court procedures. The judgment highlights misuse of legal systems in dowry cases.
In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a dowry harassment case against Mohammed Shameer and his family, highlighting the misuse of legal provisions, especially against an 80-year-old bedridden grandmother.
The Jharkhand High Court reiterated that non-compoundable criminal cases may be quashed if the dispute is settled and no societal interest is involved, citing Supreme Court precedents.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband is obligated to provide financial support for his wife and child after she quit her job at his request. The court emphasized that paying school fees does not absolve the husband from his duty to maintain both his wife and child.
The Karnataka High Court granted a US-based man the right to prosecute his wife for malicious prosecution after quashing charges against him in a false dowry case. The court cited the misuse of legal procedures and upheld the husband’s claim of innocence.
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines to prevent automatic arrests in cases filed under Section 498A of the IPC. The court has emphasized that police must assess the necessity for arrest and follow strict protocols, ensuring compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives.
The Gujarat High Court recently criticized the growing misuse of domestic violence and dowry allegations by women to apply pressure on their husbands and in-laws. The court observed that many such cases are exaggerated to intensify the charges and manipulate family disputes.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that mental cruelty can occur even if in-laws live separately from the complainant. The court dismissed a petition challenging cruelty charges, stating that mental cruelty is not limited by physical presence.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled that family members cannot be held liable in dowry cases unless there is clear evidence of their active involvement. Casual mention of their names in the FIR does not justify legal action against them.
