In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India quashed criminal proceedings against a father-in-law accused of dowry harassment and cruelty under Sections 498A, 34 IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, observing that the FIR appeared “belated and motivated” after the dissolution of marriage. The judgment, delivered by a bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, … Continue reading Matrimonial Disputes | Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Case Against Father-in-Law in Landmark Judgment