The Bombay High Court ruled that a husband’s relatives cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A IPC merely for advising the wife to endure his abusive behavior, highlighting the need for legal reform in such cases.
The Supreme Court quashed a Section 498A IPC case filed by a woman against her former in-laws, citing inconsistencies in her allegations and finding that her intent was to harm them. The court noted the delay in filing the complaint and the malicious motives behind the accusations.
A newly married woman in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, was found to be four months pregnant, leading her in-laws to file a police complaint. The husband claims he was deceived and is accusing the bride and her family of fraud.
The MP High Court quashed an FIR filed by a wife against her in-laws, citing that it was lodged with a revengeful intent to harass. Read about the court’s decision and its implications.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a husband and his family cannot keep a woman’s Stridhan after their marriage is annulled. This judgment emphasizes the importance of returning all items a woman brings to her matrimonial home, even after the marriage is declared void.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that Section 498-A IPC cannot be used as a weapon for personal vendetta against in-laws. The court emphasized that false allegations by a spouse amount to mental cruelty, affecting the social standing and future prospects of the accused.
The Bombay High Court ruled that mental cruelty can occur even if in-laws live separately, underlining that cruelty isn’t just physical but can also be mental. Discover the details of this important legal decision.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a divorce after the wife insisted her husband separate from his parents. The court ruled that the marriage had irretrievably broken down, affirming the family court’s decision.
The Bombay High Court ruled that continuous cruelty is required to prove an offense under Section 498A, quashing an FIR against elderly in-laws due to lack of evidence and arbitrary investigation.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that dowry harassment complaints filed after receiving a divorce notice lack significance, quashing the FIR against the in-laws in a recent judgment.
