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    Delayed 498A FIR to Pressurize Husband: Bombay HC Quashes Restitution of Conjugal Rights & Remands Maintenance Order
    Delayed 498A FIR to Pressurize Husband: Bombay HC Quashes Restitution of Conjugal Rights & Remands Maintenance Order
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    Delayed 498A FIR to Pressurize Husband: Bombay HC Quashes Restitution of Conjugal Rights & Remands Maintenance Order

    The Bombay High Court held that a delayed Section 498A FIR filed 11 months after separation was intended to pressurize the husband, constituting cruelty. The Court set aside the decree of restitution of conjugal rights and remanded the maintenance issue for fresh consideration.

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    Continuing Settled Dispute Would Be an ‘Abuse of Process: Delhi High Court Quashes 498A FIR
    Continuing Settled Dispute Would Be an ‘Abuse of Process: Delhi High Court Quashes 498A FIR
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    Continuing Settled Dispute Would Be an ‘Abuse of Process: Delhi High Court Quashes 498A FIR

    The Delhi High Court quashed a 498A FIR after noting that continuing a fully settled matrimonial dispute would constitute an abuse of the court’s process. The judgment underscores the Court’s power under Section 528 BNSS to end such proceedings.

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    498A FIR Filed 3 Years After Separation Abroad: Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Case as Abuse of Process
    498A FIR Filed 3 Years After Separation Abroad: Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Case as Abuse of Process
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    498A FIR Filed 3 Years After Separation Abroad: Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Case as Abuse of Process

    The Supreme Court quashed a 498A FIR filed three years after separation abroad, ruling the dowry harassment case an abuse of process amid custody disputes.

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