₹1.80 Crore Damages Suit Filed by Husband Against Wife
The decision is being regarded as a major relief for husbands caught in prolonged legal battles arising from false matrimonial […]
Marriage Gifts Not Usually Dowry
Observing that gifts exchanged during marriage ceremonies are generally not considered dowry, the Allahabad High Court stayed criminal proceedings against
Taunts by Sisters-in-law Over Childlessness Do Not Constitute Cruelty: Andhra Pradesh High Court
“Taunting on the ground of not being able to conceive cannot be taken as sufficient grounds for continuation of proceedings
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,
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Claiming Misuse of Women-Centric Laws
The petitioner, Singh, submitted to SC that these laws adversely affect men. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday dismisses
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
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 represents a historic attempt by the Indian legislature to address and eliminate the 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
Didn’t Make a List of Your Wedding Gifts? Allahabad High Court Explains Its Importance
Presents received by the bride or the bridegroom at the time of marriage are not treated as dowry under the
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