The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband cannot be held liable for rape under IPC, stating that non-consensual acts between a husband and wife cannot automatically be classified as unnatural sex. The court dismissed the FIR filed by the wife of Madhya Pradesh MLA Umang Singhar.
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.
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 Kerala High Court clarified that being convicted under Section 498A IPC for cruelty does not automatically mean guilt under Section 306 IPC for abetment of suicide. The Court upheld the husband’s conviction for dowry death but acquitted his mother.
The Gujarat High Court has confirmed that a divorced woman can file a complaint under Section 498A IPC for cruelty experienced during her marriage. However, the court quashed a specific FIR as the allegations pertained to events after the divorce.
The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that refusing medical treatment to a wife to enforce dowry demands is an act of cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The court upheld the conviction of Sanjay Kumar Rai, who was found guilty of subjecting his wife to cruelty in this manner.
The Kolkata High Court has ordered a husband to pay Rs 2 lakh per month as interim relief to his journalist wife, despite no domestic violence charges being proven. The court’s decision includes instructions for further case progress and evidence submission.
In the Manju Ram Kalita v. State of Assam (2009) case, the court ruled that petty quarrels do not amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The court emphasized that cruelty must be severe and ongoing to be legally recognized.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that relatives of a husband cannot be charged under Section 498A IPC merely for advising the wife to endure his cruel behavior. This decision came after a review of a case where the wife alleged physical and mental abuse, leading to two miscarriages. The Court found that advising tolerance does not equate to committing offenses under this section.
The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR against a man’s girlfriend in a domestic cruelty case, stating she is not considered a relative under IPC Section 498A. The court noted that prosecuting her would be an abuse of legal process.
