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No Dowry Recovery Can’t Be A Ground To Deny Anticipatory Bail To Husband: Punjab & Haryana High Court Says Liberty Cannot Be Used As Pressure Tool
High Court Apr 7, 2026 0

No Dowry Recovery Can’t Be A Ground To Deny Anticipatory Bail To Husband: Punjab & Haryana High Court Says Liberty Cannot Be Used As Pressure Tool

Can a man’s freedom be cancelled just because recovery hasn’t happened yet? Punjab & Haryana High Court says NO – trial decides facts, not pressure tactics disguised as legal arguments. CHANDIGARH: In a recent order, Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal of the Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed a petition filed by a wife seeking cancellation…

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Dowry Death Charge Dropped But Husband Still Convicted | “Suicide Seems To Be Civilised World’s Problem, Driven By Stress & Social Pressure”: Delhi High Court
High Court Mar 20, 2026 0

Dowry Death Charge Dropped But Husband Still Convicted | “Suicide Seems To Be Civilised World’s Problem, Driven By Stress & Social Pressure”: Delhi High Court

Did the evidence really prove dowry death, or was it a case built on assumptions? Why did the Delhi High Court reduce the charge but still hold the husband guilty? NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has observed that suicide is increasingly becoming a serious issue in modern society, often linked to stress, social pressure,…

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Adult Woman Free To Live With Man Of Her Choice, Habeas Corpus Plea By Parents Not Maintainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates In Love Marriage Case
High Court Mar 17, 2026 0

Adult Woman Free To Live With Man Of Her Choice, Habeas Corpus Plea By Parents Not Maintainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates In Love Marriage Case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that an adult woman’s choice is final and dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by her parents, as there was no illegal detention. AMARAVATI: In a strong decision favouring personal choice and preventing misuse of law against men, the Andhra Pradesh High Court led by Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy…

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498A Targets Only Grave Cruelty, Not Incompatibility Or Imperfect Marriages: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Husband And In-Laws
High Court Mar 14, 2026 0

498A Targets Only Grave Cruelty, Not Incompatibility Or Imperfect Marriages: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Husband And In-Laws

Can normal marriage disagreements be treated as criminal cruelty under Section 498A? Karnataka High Court says NO – strong remarks expose how ordinary disputes can turn into criminal cases. BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has clarified an important point regarding Section 498A of the IPC, stating that the law is meant only for serious cases…

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