The Delhi High Court cautioned against the misuse of Section 498A IPC, observing a rising trend of falsely implicating husbands’ distant relatives in dowry harassment cases without evidence, which undermines the true purpose and sanctity of the law.
The Supreme Court of India ruled against a woman’s misuse of legal protections intended for domestic violence victims, quashing her FIR under Section 498A, which lacked specific evidence. The judgment highlighted the need for courts to scrutinize such cases, aiming to protect innocent family members and prevent retaliatory legal actions during divorce proceedings.