Matrimonial Disputes

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,…

Rawlaw September 11, 2025

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Delhi High Court Dismisses Wife’s Appeal Against Divorce, Upholds Husband’s Right to Mental Peace: “Allegations Without Proof Constitute Cruelty”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed the wife’s appeal challenging a Family Court decree granting divorce to the husband on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the…

Rawlaw July 10, 2025

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Delhi High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance: “Capability to Earn and Actual Earnings Are Distinct; Maintenance Cannot Be Denied on Mere Capability”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband’s appeal challenging the Family Court’s order granting Rs. 25,000 per month as interim maintenance to the wife under Section 24 of…

Rawlaw July 10, 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

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Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against In-Laws in Dowry Cruelty Case — “Entire Complaint Is Dedicated to Horrendous Acts of the Husband; General Allegations Against In-Laws Insufficient”

Court’s Decision The Karnataka High Court, by an order dated 10 June 2025, partly allowed a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India read…

Rawlaw June 15, 2025

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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Dowry Case – Vague Allegations Against Husband and Family Cannot Sustain Criminal Proceedings; Parties Have Moved On With Their Lives (Including Grant of Divorce)“It would be unjust and unfair if the Appellants are forced to go through the tribulations of a trial.”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court in Ghanshyam Soni v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) quashed FIR No. 1098/2002 dated 19.12.2002 and the corresponding chargesheet dated 27.07.2004 registered under Sections…

Rawlaw June 13, 2025