Supreme Court clears husband of 498A IPC charges, raises alarm over growing misuse of dowry and cruelty laws
On May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment addressing the misuse of Section 498a of […]
Occasional Taunts by In-Laws Not Cruelty, But Part of Family Life: Supreme Court
Courts must be circumspect in taking allegations made under Section 498A IPC at face value, particularly when a divorce case
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
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
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
Some Wives File Criminal Cases with Vague Allegations to Seek Revenge Against Husband and His Relatives: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court observed that some wives file criminal cases with vague allegations to tarnish the reputation of their
Supreme Court Calls for Parliamentary Amendments to Sections 85 and 86 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to Prevent Misuse of Section 498A IPC Before Implementation
While dismissing a criminal case initiated by a wife against her husband under Section 498A IPC, the Supreme Court has
Section 498A – An Introduction
The mistreatment of women has been a persistent issue. In 1983, India took steps to address this issue by adding
Domestic Violence in India: Laws in Place but Misuse Remains a Concern
India is often perceived as a patriarchal society, yet its laws are designed to protect the rights of women. One
How important is anticipatory bail in criminal cases?
Getting anticipatory bail in criminal cases is considered almost winning half of your cases involving Section 498A, 406, 377, etc.
Criticizing Wife’s Cooking Not a Crime under Section 498A IPC
The Court quashed an FIR registered against the relatives of the husband who had been accused of cruelty under Section
Act of Bickering Daily Between a Married Couple Not Cruelty Under Section 498a IPC: Calcutta High Court
The Jalpaiguri bench of the Calcutta High Court recently ruled that the act of bickering between a married couple regularly
Cannot Pass Directions to Make Section 498A IPC a Compoundable Offence, says Bombay HC
On Thursday, the Bombay High Court said that it cannot pass directions to make Section 498A of the Indian Penal