The Supreme Court has protected a 29-year-old man from arrest after his ex-wife filed a rape and blackmail case four years after their divorce. The Court issued notice on his anticipatory bail plea citing delay and questionable motives behind the FIR.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a married woman cannot accuse a man of cheating for not marrying her, stating that such a promise is invalid when the woman is already in a legal marriage.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that family members cannot be held legally responsible under Section 498A IPC if their names are casually mentioned in the FIR without proof of active involvement in dowry harassment.
The Karnataka High Court has acquitted a father accused of sexually abusing his minor daughter. The court ruled that the evidence lacked credibility and noted that the case may have been influenced by marital conflict between the husband and wife.
Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that false complaints under section 498-A IPC cannot be used as a weapon to settle personal scores against the husband’s family. Such false allegations cause mental cruelty and impact divorce cases.
The Bombay High Court ruled that merely asking a wife to bring money from her parents, without clear proof of cruelty or abuse, does not amount to harassment, while quashing a false FIR against her husband and in-laws.
The Bombay High Court ruled that asking a wife to bring money from her parents without evidence of cruelty is not harassment. The court quashed an FIR after finding false allegations and emphasized proper investigation standards.
A woman in Hailakandi, Assam, has been sent to judicial custody for filing a false rape FIR. The court found the allegations fabricated and emphasized the misuse of the legal system as a serious issue, sending a strong warning to those who abuse judicial processes.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR filed under Section 498A IPC, stating it was lodged to harass and pressurize the in-laws. The court found the allegations baseless and dismissed the case.
In a landmark ruling, a woman in Hailakandi, Assam, was sent to judicial custody for filing a false rape FIR. The court highlighted the severe consequences of misusing legal provisions for personal vendettas.
