The Bombay High Court stated that asking a married woman to perform household duties for the family does not amount to treating her like a maid or constitute cruelty under IPC Section 498A, and dismissed the FIR filed by the wife.
The Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to make IPC Section 498A compoundable, pointing out that most cases are resolved mutually and often based on false complaints, causing hardship and wasting court time.
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 Kerala High Court allowed a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, citing his full cooperation with the investigation. The Court ruled that pending submission of a final report should not deprive him of his rights.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a married woman cannot claim she was cheated if a man failed to fulfill a marriage promise. The court quashed the FIR, stating that no legal bond existed between them.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a wife cannot be charged with extortion for seeking and being granted maintenance. The court dismissed complaints filed by both the husband and wife, emphasizing the legal grounds of maintenance claims.
The Supreme Court criticized the misuse of Section 498A IPC, stating that general allegations in matrimonial disputes can lead to legal abuse. The judgment highlights the need for responsible application of the law.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR against a man’s girlfriend, stating she is not a relative and cannot be charged with cruelty under IPC Section 498A in a domestic violence case.
The Kerala High Court has allowed a man accused under IPC Section 498A to travel to Australia for higher studies, considering his cooperation with the investigation and lack of further objections from authorities.
The Calcutta High Court has issued guidelines to prevent automatic arrests in cases filed under Section 498A of the IPC. The court has emphasized that police must assess the necessity for arrest and follow strict protocols, ensuring compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives.
