Supreme Court dissolves IPS officer’s marriage using Article 142 and orders unconditional apology for filing 15 cases. All litigations quashed; both parties agree to move on peacefully.
The Supreme Court criticised contradictory High Court rulings in a dowry case, warning they harm public trust. It stressed that consistency in verdicts is key to a responsible and credible judiciary.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that taunts about not conceiving do not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC. The court quashed charges against the sister-in-laws due to insufficient allegations, stating that vague accusations without specific details cannot sustain legal proceedings. This judgment emphasizes careful scrutiny of family-related complaints.
The wife also filed a dowry case against her husband and his family members. When the girlfriend appealed to the Karnataka High Court, the court rejected her plea. This led the girlfriend to approach the Supreme Court, questioning how a girlfriend could be prosecuted under Section 498A of the IPC.
