Complaint of cruelty by 'second wife' not maintainable against husband: Allahabad HC
In such cases, however, the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 was applicable if there was a demand for dowry, the court observed.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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Lawyer Attempts To Jump Off From Patna High Court Building After Dismissal Of Case
In a distressing incident, a lawyer facing a case under Section 498A IPC attempted to jump off from the Patna High Court building after his quashing application was rejected by the Court. The lawyer's...
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court frames guidelines curb unnecessary arrests no automatic arrest Section 498A
The guidelines were framed in line with the Supreme Court's directives in the case of Md. Asfak Alam v. State of Jharkhand, in which the top court had called for authorities to refrain from making unnecessary arrests.
Source: barandbench.com
Jammu & Kashmir court denies bail to groom accused of skipping his wedding reception after dowry demand was not met
As per the police, the wedding reception was slated to be held in September, four years after the nikah took place. However, the groom and his family allegedly refused to attend the event until dowry demands were met
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Wife can file complaint under Section 498A IPC for cruelty even if she has consented to husband's second marriage: Patna High Court
A bench led by Justice Pavankumar Bajanthri refused to accept the argument of the husband that he had performed second marriage in 2004 after taking prior consent of his first wife, with whom he had married in May 1978.
Source: barandbench.com