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Kar.HC: S.498-A IPC Not Maintainable Against Woman in Illicit Relationship With Victim’s Husband(24.06.2022)

Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a woman under Section 498-A of IPC and Section 3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act by another .....

Tags : Karnataka High Court, Dowry Prohibition, Illicit Relationship

SC: Can’t Assume that Dowry & Gifts Given During Marriage are Entrusted to Parents-in-Law of Bride(30.08.2024)

SC has reiterated the position that giving dowry and traditional presents at the time of the wedding does not raise a presumption that such articles a.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Dowry Prohibition Act, Traditional Presents, Parents In-Law

SC Dismissed Public Interest Litigation Challenging Validity of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961(04.02.2025)

Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged the validity of Sections 2, 3, 4 and 8A of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1.....

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Bombay HC Notices State over Regularization of Matrimonial Websites(11.01.2017)

Bombay High Court has directed State Government to file an affidavit with details of steps it has initiated to regulate matrimonial websites and marri.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Matrimonial Websites, Dowry Prohibition Act

SC: Court Cannot Probe Credibility of FIR Allegations While Entertaining Quashing Plea(10.11.2025)

Supreme Court set aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order quashing an FIR under Sections 498A IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The court held th.....

Tags : Dowry Prohibition Act, Quashing, Allegations