The Orissa High Court ruled that Section 498A of the IPC cannot be quashed on the grounds of an invalid marriage, safeguarding women’s rights in cases of domestic abuse and harassment.
The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR in a POCSO case, recognizing that the accused and minor victim are living happily as husband and wife. The decision highlighted the victim’s free consent and current marital status.
A false dowry case filed against a mother-in-law was quashed by the court, emphasizing the misuse of legal provisions. The court noted that the mother-in-law did not live with the complainant, making the harassment claims baseless.
