Supreme Court mandates a 2-month cooling-off period before any arrest under Section 498A IPC. Approves Allahabad HC’s safeguards to curb misuse in matrimonial disputes.
The Kerala High Court, led by Justice PV Kunhikrishnan, ruled that nurses should not be routinely arrested for medical negligence without essential evidence. The Court emphasized the need for societal and governmental support to protect nurses, who are critical in healthcare, ensuring they receive the same legal safeguards as doctors.
