Dowry Demand Not Required to Invoke Section 498A IPC for Cruelty to Wife: Supreme Court
The absence of an explicit dowry demand does not negate the applicability of the provision where acts of physical violence […]
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Delhi High Court Quashes FIR, Calls Misuse of Section 498A IPC to Harass Husband and Family ‘Abysmal
Such matters are now filed in the heat of the moment on advice of counsel by exaggerating and misconstruing actual
Supreme Court: Relatives of the Accused Can’t Be Implicated in Section 498A Cases for Not Assisting the Victim
The Court said that in criminal cases related to domestic violence, the complaint and charges should be specific as far
Section 498A Case Against Husband’s Relatives Requires Proper Evaluation Before Dismissal
The Court said that while sweeping allegations against the husband’s in-laws will not stand, such allegations must be examined on
Section 498A IPC Frequently Misused Against Husbands and Their Families to Fulfill Unreasonable Demands by Wives
The Supreme Court, on December 10, quashed a Section 498A IPC (cruelty) case filed against a husband and his in-laws,
Patna High Court: FIR in Matrimonial Dispute Quashed on Settlement Under Section 320 CrPC
The Patna High Court ruled that Section 320 of the Cr.P.C. does not prevent the quashing of a matrimonial dispute
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Cruelty Case Filed by Wife Against Husband 3 Years After Leaving Matrimonial Home
The Calcutta High Court has dismisses cruelty case filed by a wife against her husband under Section 498A of the
Supreme Court Cautions Courts to Prevent Over-Implication of Husband’s Distant Relatives
The Supreme Court has issued a caution to the lower courts, urging them to prevent the unnecessary implication of a
Women in Legally Recognized Marriages Also Protected Under Section 498A IPC
The Court rejected an argument that Section 498A IPC could only be invoked by a “legally wedded wife.” The Kerala
Kerala High Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Woman’s Partner, Declares Marriage Not Legal in Cruelty Allegation
Based on this, the Court observed that an essential ingredient to attract an offence under Section 498A of the IPC
How Should Spouses Address Sexual Needs if Not Through Each Other?
The torture or any assault, if any, is meted out not for any demand of dowry but on refusal of
Quarrel Between Sister-In-Law and Brother’s Wife Not Cruelty: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court upheld a 22-year-old Sessions Court order stating that a sister-in-law calling her brother’s wife to her
Bombay High Court Rules That Not All Cruelty or Harassment of a Wife Falls Under Section 498A of IPC
On Monday, September 23, the Bombay High Court acquitted a husband who had been convicted of abetting his wife’s suicide
Allahabad High Court Rules Husband’s Friend Not Subject to Prosecution for Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC
The Court quashed criminal proceedings against a woman who was accused by her friend’s wife of interfering with their marriage.
Supreme Court: Section 498A IPC and Domestic Violence Laws Among the Most Misused
A Bench led by Justice BR Gavai made the observation while hearing a matrimonial dispute concerning maintenance. On Wednesday, the
Distinction Between Section 498A and Domestic Violence: Understanding the Legal Framework in India
In India, the legal system provides specific provisions to protect women from domestic abuse and cruelty within their households. Two
What to Do If Your Wife Has Filed a 498A (Section 85 BNS) Case Against You
When your wife has filed a 498A (Section 85 BNS) of IPC, it’s essential to understand the gravity of the
Section 498A IPC is Now Reputed to be Lodged Against Entire Family to Pressurise- Employment Prospective Can’t be Denied Due to This: Allahabad HC
In a notable ruling, Justice J.J. Munir of the Allahabad High Court examined the issue of denying public employment to
Pre-Arrest Bail Condition – Husband To Fulfil All Physical & Financial Requirements Of Wife Impracticable: Supreme Court of India
In the case at hand, Wife has filed Complaint Case No.1100/2021 under section 498A, IPC accusing the appellant/husband of cruelty.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Section 498A Case Against NRI In-Laws
The in-laws told the Court that they have been living abroad for many years and hadn’t visited India since 2011.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Divorce to Convicted Man in Section 498A Case, Denies Alimony to Wife
Though the Court denied permanent alimony to the woman, it directed the man to pay a monthly amount of ₹10,000