Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
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The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a criminal appeal against the acquittal of a father accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter. After examining the evidence, the Court found the prosecution’s case riddled with inconsistencies, procedural lapses, and lack of independent corroboration. The judgment highlights how the legal system must remain cautious and evidence-focused, particularly […]
Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: J. Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud & J. Dinesh Maheshwari Veena Mittal vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh on 24 January, 2022 Law Point: No specific allegation against mother and sister of bridegroom under sections 498A, 420, 406, Dowry Prohibition Act FIR quash JUDGEMENT 1 Leave granted. 2 This appeal […]
Court: MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT Bench: JUSTICE Sheel Nagu Raju @ Nagendra Singh Chauhan & Anr. Vs. State Of M.P. & Anr. On 24 November 2017 Law Point: Indian Penal Code, 1860 — Section 498A — Cruelty — Allegation of cruelty made in very vague and non-specific manner — Total absence of description of […]