Gold Demand at 'Chhoochhak', Childbirth Ceremony Is Not Dowry: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Husband in 304B Case Supreme Court Gold Demand at ‘Chhoochhak’, Childbirth Ceremony Is Not Dowry: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Husband in 304B Case The Supreme Court ruled that a gold demand made during the post-childbirth ‘Chhoochhak’ ceremony cannot be treated as dowry under Section 304B IPC. The Court overturned the husband’s dowry-death conviction while upholding his conviction for cruelty. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... By Aastha 11 December 2025, 5:26 PM11 December 2025, 5:26 PM
