FIR Lodged as Retaliation After Second Marriage, Not Genuine Allegations of Cruelty: J&K HC Quashes Dowry Case

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed a dowry and cruelty FIR, holding that the complaint was filed as a retaliatory move after the husband’s second marriage and lacked genuine, timely allegations of harassment or cruelty.

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah Divorce Case| SC Refers the Case to Mediation

The Supreme Court has referred former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s divorce case to mediation following a joint request by their legal representatives. This decision comes after the Delhi High Court dismissed his plea in December. The court has scheduled a review after eight weeks and instructed the mediation process to commence promptly.