Supreme Court issues nationwide directions for speedy trial and monitoring of dowry death and cruelty cases under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC.
Read Full ArticleJharkhand High Court restores conviction under Section 498A IPC, holding that cruelty covers unlawful demands for money or property, not merely dowry demands.
Punjab & Haryana HC quashes dowry harassment FIR against in-laws, calls it ‘frivolous’ misuse of Section 498A; proceedings continue against husband.
Supreme Court quashes 498A FIR against husband and in-laws, citing vague, unsubstantiated allegations and misuse of legal process in 23-year-old case.
SC rules Sharia courts have no legal recognition; orders maintenance for woman denied relief by family court in CrPC Section 125 case.
Misuse of dowry law not valid ground to scrap it, says SC; upholds Section 498A as vital safeguard against domestic cruelty and systemic abuse.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Section 498A IPC, warning against its misuse in matrimonial disputes while stressing the need for fair application.
Supreme Court quashes dowry harassment case, warns against misuse of criminal law. Highlights need for careful application of Section 498-A and Dowry Act.
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