Dowry Harassment

Kerala High Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Proceedings: “Allegations are vague and lack the specificity necessary to constitute a triable offence”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court quashed the criminal proceedings initiated under Sections 498A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code along with Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry…

Rawlaw July 26, 2025

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Patna High Court Sets Aside Family Court’s Denial of Maintenance, Holds “Mere Allegations of Adultery Without Cogent Proof Cannot Deny Entitlement to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC to a Wife Living Separately Due to Dowry Harassment”

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court allowed the criminal revision, setting aside the Family Court’s denial of maintenance to the petitioner wife. It granted monthly maintenance to the wife under…

Rawlaw July 9, 2025

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Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Proceedings Against In-Laws: “Sweeping Allegations Without Specifics Must Be Nipped in the Bud” — FIR Contained Only Omnibus Accusations; Criminal Case to Proceed Solely Against Husband

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court allowed a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, quashing the criminal proceedings under Sections 498A and 34 of the Indian…

Rawlaw June 30, 2025