Section 498A

Home - Section 498A

Posted inNews

Bombay High Court: Vague matrimonial allegations cannot justify Section 498-A prosecution— “Criminal law cannot become tool of vendetta; FIR against husband and in-laws quashed”

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) quashed an FIR registered under Section 498-A read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code against a husband and his family…

Posted by

Rawlaw February 22, 2026

Posted inNews

Delhi High Court: “Matrimonial disputes should be put to a quietus if parties have amicably resolved their differences” – FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC quashed after settlement, divorce, and financial security for children

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), quashing FIR No. 183/2023 registered under Sections 498A and 406 IPC…

Posted by

Rawlaw September 11, 2025

Recent News

Bombay High Court: Keeping employees temporary for years despite perennial work is unfair labour practice — “Nashik District Central Co-operative Bank directed to consider regularisation”
Bombay High Court: Axe blow on wife’s neck after drunken quarrel proves murder— “Delay in FIR and inquest before registration not fatal; life sentence upheld”
Madras High Court: Motor accident compensation enhanced to ₹15.28 lakh — “Functional disability, not medical disability, determines loss of earning capacity”
Madras High Court: Sudden braking by car driver caused fatal bridge accident — “Compensation enhanced to ₹22 lakh despite 30% contributory negligence”
Madras High Court: Woman convicted of housebreaking granted bail pending appeal — “Two concurrent sentences do not bar suspension of sentence”

Scroll to Top