Wife’s Death Within 7 Years of Marriage Is Not Enough to Prove Dowry Death: MP High Court Frees Husband and In-Laws
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a husband and his family cannot be presumed guilty under dowry death laws…
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Allahabad High Court Allows Lawyer Wife’s Education Expenses As Interim Maintenance, Draws Adverse Inference Against Farmer Husband For Non-Disclosure Of Income
The Allahabad High Court upheld interim maintenance for a wife’s education expenses and held that courts can presume income concealment…
498A Case Continues, 406 IPC Dropped Against Husband and His Family As Wife Has No Proof of Dowry Entrustment: Delhi Mahila Court
A Delhi Mahila Court has ordered framing of charges under Section 498A IPC while discharging all accused from Section 406…
Patna High Court Clears Husband in Abetment of Suicide Case: Mere Allegations Not Enough Under Section 306 IPC
The Patna High Court ruled that without a clear act of instigation or intentional aid, a husband cannot be convicted…
498A Is Not a Free Pass. Mere Naming of Husband’s Relatives Without Specific Role Not Enough to Prosecute: Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Case Against Parents-in-Law
The Supreme Court has ruled that simply naming husband’s relatives without clear and specific allegations is not enough to prosecute…
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