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The Supreme Court acquitted a man after 26 years in a dowry and cruelty case, stressing that vague allegations cannot sustain conviction under Section 498A IPC. The Court flagged concerns…
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against distant relatives in a dowry case, ruling that a mere demand of dowry without evidence of cruelty is not an offence under…
The Supreme Court has implemented a two-month cooling-off period before arrests in Section 498A IPC cases. The aim is to reduce false dowry complaints and allow families a chance for…
A 38-year-old man from Hyderabad died by suicide after allegedly facing mental harassment from his wife and her parents. The incident has sparked a police investigation following a complaint by…
The Orissa High Court quashed a cruelty case under Section 498A IPC, stating that this law is often misused to pressurize the husband’s family and wrongly implicate relatives living separately.
The Allahabad High Court has introduced a two-month "cooling-off period" after filing FIRs under Section 498A IPC, aiming to stop misuse and ensure fair investigation through Family Welfare Committees.
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man in a 26-year-old dowry and cruelty case, highlighting how Section 498A IPC is often misused in family disputes. The Court stressed the need…
The Supreme Court has cautioned against the misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial cases, stating that vague allegations against husbands and their relatives can lead to abuse of the…
The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s relatives cannot be booked under Section 498A IPC just because they advised the wife to tolerate his cruelty, unless there is clear…
The Allahabad High Court ruled in favor of two sisters-in-law accused under Section 498A IPC, stating they should not be held responsible for dowry demands. The court granted them relief…
Shruti Mahapatra