Supreme Court Acquits Husband in Dowry Case under 498A IPC | Highlights Misuse of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, holding that vague and unsubstantiated allegations without specific instances or corroborative evidence cannot sustain a conviction. The Court emphasized that mere allegations of cruelty or dowry demand, unsupported by material particulars, fail to meet the legal threshold. It cautioned against the misuse of protective laws to rope in family members without concrete proof, reaffirming that prosecution must establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment highlights the necessity of precise allegations and independent evidence in matrimonial offences.
Facts Of The Case:
The case revolves around allegations of dowry harassment and cruelty under Section 498A of...