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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This detailed legal article explains step-by-step how an innocent husband can defend himself against a false Section 498A case in India, including bail, evidence, and counter-complaints. It also highlights judicial concerns and Supreme Court positions on misuse of the law. NEW DELHI: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced in 1983 to protect […]
MADRAS HIGH COURT JUSTICE R. Subbiah, J. & A.D. Jagdish Chandira R. Thangamani @ Mainavathy Vs. S. Sathish Kumar On 22 September 2017 Law Point: False accusations against husband not supported by proof amounts to cruelty JUDGEMENT The appellant is the wife who has filed this appeal, challenging the Order and Decreetal Order passed by […]
Court: Delhi High Court Bench: JUSTICE Pradeep Nandrajog, J. & Pratibha Rani Santosh Sahay Vs. Hanuman Sahay On 7 October 2016 Law Point: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — Section 13(1)(ia) — Mental Cruelty — Illicit relationship — Disgusting accusations by wife — Harm reputation — Acts of cruelty attributed to appellant-wife by respondent-husband proved by […]
Court: Delhi High Court Bench: JUSTICE J.B. Garg Nishi Vs. Jagdish Ram Law Point: False accusation by wife — Acts of cruelty included constant threat by wife to have the husband arrested which caused stress to the husband and his family with the result that it was not possible for him to continue with the […]