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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…

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Rawlaw February 22, 2026

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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 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…

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Rawlaw September 11, 2025

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