Supreme Court quashes 498A FIR against husband and in-laws, citing vague, unsubstantiated allegations and misuse of legal process in 23-year-old case.
Read Full ArticleSC 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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