Section 498A IPC - The Legal Chamber

The Supreme Court of India quashed an FIR and chargesheet, holding that while the complaint was within the limitation period as per Section 468 CrPC (relevant date for limitation being filing of complaint, not cognizance date), the allegations lacked specific incidents of cruelty and appeared to be a misuse of legal provisions. Facts Of The Case: The present appeal challenges a High Court order dated April 1, 2024, which set aside a Sessions Court order from October 4, 2008. The Sessions Court had discharged the Appellant from charges under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in FIR No. 1098/2002. The case originated from a complaint filed by the Complainant wife (Respondent no. 2) on July 3, 2002, leading to the FIR being registered on December 19, 2002, at PS Malviya Nagar...

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...

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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in 498A Dowry Case: Rules on Delay & False Allegations

Supreme Court Acquits Husband in Dowry Case under 498A IPC | Highlights Misuse of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961