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Delhi High Court: “Matrimonial disputes should be put to a quietus if parties have amicably resolved their differences” – FIR under Sections 498A/406/34/323/506 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act quashed after divorce and settlement

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) seeking quashing of FIR No. 849/2021 registered at P.S. Harsh Vihar,…

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Rawlaw September 11, 2025

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Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside Conviction Under Dowry Prohibition Act Holding “Conviction Based on Hearsay, Photostat Documents Without Originals Cannot Sustain” Despite Dowry Allegations, Acquittal Under Section 498A and 304B IPC Earlier

Court’s Decision The Uttarakhand High Court allowed the criminal appeal, set aside the conviction and sentence under Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act imposed on the appellants…

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Rawlaw June 29, 2025

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