In a significant decision, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh quashed the criminal proceedings against family members of Ajay Sharma, accused under sections 498-A and 323 of the IPC and sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act on grounds that vague allegations were levied against the family members of the husband. The decision […]
Allahabad High Court dismisses application for quashing of Summoning order in rape trial
On July 12th 2024, the Allahabad High Court at Lucknow rejected an application for quashing an order summoning the accused in a criminal trial on charges of rape. In delivering this judgment, Honourable Justice Abdul Moin observed that the claims made by accused in the application were due to a personal vendetta against the prosecutrix […]
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Husband Alleging Dowry Harassment
The Karnataka High Court on 28th June 2024, quashed criminal proceedings against a person who accused of dowry harassment and cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The proceedings were quashed on grounds that the FIR filed by the complainant was […]
