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Gross Misuse of Law Against Men: Delhi High Court Exposes Police Practice of Adding “Haath Mara” in All Women Assault FIRs
High Court Jan 6, 2026 0

Gross Misuse of Law Against Men: Delhi High Court Exposes Police Practice of Adding “Haath Mara” in All Women Assault FIRs

The Delhi High Court has strongly criticised police for routinely inserting the words “haath mara” in women’s assault FIRs without complainant approval. The Court called it a gross misuse of law and ordered police accountability to stop fabricated allegations. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has made strong and uncomfortable observations against routine police practices…

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498A IPC | Father-In-Law Not Stopping Husband’s Affair, In-Law Advising Wife To Adjust To Domestic Violence Not Cruelty: Bombay High Court
High Court Jan 6, 2026 0

498A IPC | Father-In-Law Not Stopping Husband’s Affair, In-Law Advising Wife To Adjust To Domestic Violence Not Cruelty: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a father-in-law refusing to intervene in a marital dispute and a brother-in-law advising a wife to tolerate her husband’s conduct do not amount to cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The Court quashed the FIR, warning against misuse of criminal law to harass relatives in matrimonial disputes. MUMBAI: The…

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