The Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against a mother-in-law and three relatives, holding that allegations such as asking the complainant to wake early, make dosas, and follow household routines were vague and insufficient to prosecute them for dowry harassment.
Read Full ArticleThe Allahabad High Court urged families to treat dowry harassment complaints as genuine cries for help, not routine marital disputes, while upholding convictions in a dowry death case and modifying the sentence.
Madras High Court directs two women police officers to pay Rs.1 lakh each to a dowry complainant, holding police cannot convert cognizable offences into private settlements.
Kerala High Court rules that entrustment of stridhan cannot be presumed and must be proved with evidence to claim return of gold or money.
Calcutta HC holds a wife's claim to her ancestral property share can amount to dowry demand if made under husband's pressure; acquits parents-in-law.
Supreme Court quashes criminal and DV proceedings against husband’s relatives, holding vague and general allegations are insufficient.
Supreme Court upholds life term for man who burned his wife, citing persistent patriarchy and violence against women despite decades of legal reform.
Karnataka HC quashes dowry case against in-laws, holding vague allegations cannot sustain prosecution under Section 498A IPC.
MP High Court holds Section 377 IPC not applicable to sexual acts between husband and wife, partly quashing FIR in dowry and abuse case.
Supreme Court rules anticipatory bail has no time limit, continues after chargesheet, and High Courts can’t restrict protection to investigation stage.
Supreme Court cancels bail to husband in dowry death case, calls Allahabad HC order shocking, orders immediate surrender.
Supreme Court sets aside Gujarat High Court order allowing examination of a minor child witness after seven years, holding it unnecessary and prejudicial.
Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.
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 ₹2 lakh compensation to man acquitted in dowry death case, slams State for ‘vexatious prosecution’ despite suicide note proof.
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