Section 498A and Dowry Act Misuse: Supreme Court Warns Wife For Filling False FIR

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.

[Breaking] Apex Court Upheld Delhi LG “Not Duty Bound” by Delhi Govt. Cabinet Advice for Appointment of Aldermen to MCD

The Supreme Court oday upheld the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to unilaterally appoint aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, overriding the state cabinet’s advice. The judgment favored the LG’s power, derived from the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, and signified a setback for the AAP-led Delhi government’s influence over the MCD’s functioning.