The Delhi High Court raised concerns over the growing misuse of Section 498A in matrimonial disputes, where all relatives of the husband are often implicated. The Court granted relief to a man whose police appointment was delayed due to being named in a dowry harassment case.
The Bombay High Court has raised concerns about the misuse of Section 498A, noting that distant relatives of the husband are often falsely accused in domestic violence cases. The Court quashed the proceedings against Jyoti Patil, emphasizing that distant relatives should not be dragged into such cases.
The Bombay High Court highlights misuse of Section 498A, protecting distant relatives from wrongful accusations. Justice Vibha Kankanwadi quashes proceedings against Jyoti Patil, stressing the importance of valid evidence.
The Delhi High Court has highlighted the growing misuse of Section 498A, where all relatives of the husband are implicated in dowry harassment cases. The court ordered the appointment of a petitioner as a sub-inspector despite an FIR against him.
The Orissa High Court quashed a Section 498A case, noting the frequent misuse of this law to pressure the husband’s family. The court emphasized the need to distinguish between genuine and vexatious cases.
