The Delhi High Court ruled that dowry deaths are not just about male dominance but also involve women reinforcing societal hostility. The court upheld a conviction in a dowry-related death case.
The Delhi High Court ruled that a husband’s extramarital affair or gambling habit cannot be used as grounds to charge him under Section 304B (dowry death) of the IPC. The court granted bail, stating there was no evidence of dowry demand.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that advising a daughter-in-law to improve her household work does not amount to cruelty under dowry laws. The court acquitted the accused, stating that there was no evidence of dowry harassment.
