Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.
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Court: High Court of Delhi Bench: JUSTICE Mohd. Shamim Jagdish Thakkar Vs. State of Delhi Law Point: In a case under S. 498A and 406 bail cannot be denied only on the ground that jewelry and the dowry articles were not recovered. JUDGEMENT 1. This is an application by the petitioner for […]
Court: Delhi High Court Bench: JUSTICE Siddharth Mridul Naveen Rana Vs. State On 23 September 2015 Law Point: Anticipatory Bail – Pre-arrest bail under Secs. 498A/406/34 IPC – Applicant has joined investigation and cooperating with the police – Proceedings under sec. 498A/406 IPC are not meant to for recovery of jewellery and dowry articles. Applicant […]
Court:Delhi High Court Bench: JUSTICE Siddharth Mridul Chetan Kapoor @ Vikas Vs. State on 11 September 2015 Law Point: Proceedings under Secs. 498A/406 IPC are not meant for recovery of stridhan. Applicant cannot be denied bail. JUDGEMENT 1. The present is an application under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, […]