Magistrate’s Compassion Leads to Dismissal of Dowry Case
JFCM Judge personally meets frail couple outside courtroom in Bodhan, dismisses case after assessing their condition NIZAMABAD: In a touching […]
Supreme Court Condemns Excessive Use of Dowry Allegations Against Relatives
In a significant observation, the Supreme Court on Wednesday drew attention to a troubling trend in which victims of dowry
Supreme Court: Courts Should Conduct Thorough Scrutiny Before Granting Bail in Dowry Death Cases
The Court said that by mechanically granting bail in such cases, courts risk normalising a crime that continues to claim
Husband Secures Relief from Supreme Court After 5-Year Battle in Challenging Cases Under Section 498A, Dowry Act, and SC/ST Act
Supreme Court Ruling: A husband emerges victorious in false challenging cases under Section 498A, SC/ST Atrocities Act, and Dowry Act,
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
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 represents a historic attempt by the Indian legislature to address and eliminate the dowry
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
Wife’s Threats of Suicide and False Dowry Harassment Allegations Constitute Mental Cruelty: Madras High Court
While granting a divorce to the husband, the Madras High Court recently held that a wife’s threats to commit suicide
Tolerance is Key in Marriage, but Courts Must Be Cautious of False FIRs Driven by Overreactions from the Wife’s Family: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, while quashing an FIR filed by a woman accusing her husband and his family of dowry
Dowry Giving Is an Offense, But Brides and Their Families Defy the Law Without Punishment Due to Legal Loophole: Alarming, Says Allahabad High Court
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court provided clarity on the stipulations outlined in the Dowry Prohibition Act of
Husband Appeals to Wife’s Parents for Financial Support for Child, Denies Dowry Request: Patna High Court
The Court made the observation while setting aside a man’s conviction under Section 498A, IPC (cruelty) and Section 4 of
Denying Food to Wife Over Unmet Dowry Demand Constitutes Cruelty, Asserts Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Court further observed that compelling a married woman to live in her parental home on account of non-fulfillment of
What Is Streedhan As Per Law? Is It Legal In India?
In India, the concept of Streedhan holds deep cultural and legal significance, particularly under Hindu law. The term “Streedhan” is
Police Interrogation and Investigation in Dowry-related Offences
Interrogation of accused persons is an indispensable aspect of police duty, including in cases of dowry torture and other criminal
What Is Dowry As Per Law In India?
According to “The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961” Dowry means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given
Why do men fear dowry allegations?
Many questions related to dowry and its allegations often can be heard. It is a social evil, there is no
Dowry and It’s Origins
Understanding Dowry system (Dahej Pratha) What is Dowry? Dowry system is a practice where the bride’s family provides gifts, money,
Extramarital Affair Not Ground to Assume Dowry Death Under Section 304b IPC: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently observed that a husband’s extramarital affair or betting habits cannot be admitted as grounds to
Posing False Allegations of Rape, Dowry Against Husband’s Family Is Extremely Cruel: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently observed that a wife making false allegations of rape and dowry harassment against the family