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Can a husband still face conviction even if the complaint is filed after a long delay? The Kerala High Court held that cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC is a continuing offence, so delay alone cannot be a ground to dismiss the case. ERNAKULAM: A recent judgment of the Kerala High Court delivered by…
Can an entire family be dragged into a dowry case without clear proof? The Calcutta High Court says vague claims are not enough to force relatives into criminal trial. Read how the Court separated specific allegations from sweeping accusations in this important 498A ruling. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court partly quashed criminal proceedings in a…
Can suspicion in a strained marriage send a man to prison for suicide? The Uttarakhand High Court says criminal law needs proof, not assumptions. This verdict draws a sharp line between marital discord and abetment—reshaping how Section 306 IPC must be applied. Doubting Wife Character Not Abetment of Suicide: Justice Ashish Naithani of the High…
After 23 years of legal battle, the Gujarat High Court has ruled that a single slap and ordinary marital quarrels cannot be treated as cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The Court found no proof of continuous harassment or abetment to suicide, setting aside the conviction in a case that raises serious questions about misuse of…
Can a man lose his foreign job just because a matrimonial case is registered against him? The Andhra Pradesh High Court answers this critical question and exposes how mechanical LOCs can silently destroy careers and liberty. Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment, holding that Look-Out Circulars (LOCs) cannot be issued mechanically…
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