Dowry prohibition act
The Allahabad High Court criticized the wife’s parents for attending mediation sessions only to collect money deposited by the husband, emphasizing the need for genuine dispute resolution.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife’s demand for a separate house and her filing of a criminal case do not constitute “cruelty” for divorce purposes.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that non-compoundable criminal cases can be quashed if the parties have settled, there’s no chance of conviction, and no societal interest is involved.
The Karnataka High Court has given a US-based man permission to prosecute his wife for malicious prosecution after she falsely accused him under the Dowry Prohibition Act.
