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SC Quashes Gujarat HC Order; Denies Prosecution’s Plea to Examine Minor Child as Witness After Seven Years [Read Judgment]
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SC Quashes Gujarat HC Order; Denies Prosecution’s Plea to Examine Minor Child as Witness After Seven Years [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.

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SC Quashes 498A Cruelty FIR Against Husband, Says Vague Allegations Don’t Make Out Criminal Offence [Read Judgment] Judiciary
SC Quashes 498A Cruelty FIR Against Husband, Says Vague Allegations Don’t Make Out Criminal Offence [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.

Calling Off Marriage After Courtship Not A Crime Or Breach Of Promise: Delhi HC [Read Order] Judiciary
Calling Off Marriage After Courtship Not A Crime Or Breach Of Promise: Delhi HC [Read Order]

Delhi High Court grants bail, ruling that ending marriage plans after courtship is not a breach of promise or offence under false promise to marry.

Allahabad HC Orders Rs. 2 Lakh Compensation For “Vexatious Criminal Prosecution” After Acquittal [Read Order] Judiciary
Allahabad HC Orders Rs. 2 Lakh Compensation For “Vexatious Criminal Prosecution” After Acquittal [Read Order]

Allahabad HC orders ₹2 lakh compensation to man acquitted in dowry death case, slams State for ‘vexatious prosecution’ despite suicide note proof.

Asking Daughter-in-Law to Arrange Money for Bail Not Dowry Demand: Gujarat HC Upholds Acquittal in Dowry Death Case [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Asking Daughter-in-Law to Arrange Money for Bail Not Dowry Demand: Gujarat HC Upholds Acquittal in Dowry Death Case [Read Judgment]

Gujarat HC rules demanding money for bail isn’t dowry, upholds acquittal in dowry death case, citing lack of evidence and legal definition of dowry.

No nation can be truly progressive without addressing structural inequalities: CJI Gavai in Milan [Read Statement]

CJI Gavai says no nation can progress without tackling structural inequalities; calls socio-economic justice vital for dignity, equality, and democracy.

Taunting For Not Conceiving Is Not Cruelty: Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Case Against Sisters-in-law [Read Order]

Andhra Pradesh HC rules taunting for not conceiving isn’t cruelty under IPC 498A; quashes case against sisters-in-law living separately.

SC declines to entertain PIL on misuse of women-centric laws

SC dismisses PIL challenging women-centric laws, including the Dowry Prohibition Act, suggesting petitioner approach Parliament to address concerns.

Supreme Court directs ₹3 Lakh Compensation in dowry harassment case, upholds conviction [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court upholds conviction in a dowry harassment case, directing ₹3 lakh compensation to the victim while modifying the sentence.

PIL filed in SC for review of dowry harassment laws

PIL filed in SC seeks review of dowry harassment laws to curb misuse amid rising false cases, following Bengaluru techie’s tragic suicide linked to legal disputes.

Supreme Court grants Anticipatory Bail to Mother in Law in Dowry Case, clarifies stance on proclaimed offenders [Read Order]

Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail in dowry case, clarifies stance on proclaimed offenders’ rights. Key legal insights from Asha Dubey vs. State of MP.

Allahabad High Court reiterates second wife cannot maintain proceedings under Section 498-A IPC [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court rules second wife can’t file 498-A IPC cases, citing marriage nullity. Supreme Court precedents support the decision.

Case under Dowry Prohibition Act cannot be instituted without prior sanction of DM: Punjab Haryana HC [Read Order]

Punjab & Haryana HC quashes FIR under Dowry Prohibition Act for lack of District Magistrate's prior sanction, reaffirming the legal requirement under Section 8-A.

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