Section 498A IPC

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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Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against In-Laws For Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC: “There is no specific allegation regarding anyone of the petitioners except common and general allegations against all”

Court’s Decision The Chhattisgarh High Court, in its order dated 09.06.2025, quashed the criminal proceedings against the in-laws (petitioner nos. 2 and 3) of the complainant under Section 498A/34 IPC,…

Rawlaw June 17, 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