Questioning Police Action Is Not A Crime, Criminal Law Cannot Be Used To Silence A Citizen: Madras High Court Quashes Case Against Two Men

The Madras High Court quashed criminal proceedings against two men, holding that merely questioning the legality of police action cannot constitute a criminal offence unless the essential ingredients of the alleged offences are clearly established. The Court found the accusations vague and legally insufficient.

Husband’s Financial Dominance in Matrimonial Discord Is Just Daily Wear and Tear of Marriage, Not Cruelty: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a husband’s financial dominance in a strained marriage does not amount to cruelty. Disputes over expenses reflect “the daily wear and tear of marriage” and do not fall under Section 498 IPC.