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On November 4, 2025, the Bombay High Court ruled that a husband and his parents cannot be convicted of constitute cruelty under Section 498A solely based on the testimony of the wife’s parents. They had claimed that their late daughter, Rekha, was unhappy in her marriage and frequently cried when visiting them due to alleged…
The Bombay High Court ruled that taunting wife for her complexion is not “cruelty” under Section 498A IPC. Justice S.M. Modak set aside the husband’s conviction, finding no strong link between taunts and the woman’s suicide. MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court, in a recent ruling, made it clear that taunting wife for her dark complexion…
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR filed after a husband’s suicide within 40 days of marriage, calling the allegations vague and the case a clear abuse of process. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna observed that the complaint lacked credible evidence and was filed to harass the in-laws. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court…
The Allahabad High Court ruled that everyday quarrels and emotional outbursts in marriage don’t amount to abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The court discharged the wife and her parents, calling the husband’s death a tragic result of ordinary marital discord, not criminal intent. Matrimonial Fights: The Allahabad High Court has clearly stated that…
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