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Mere Demand For Dowry Not Offence U/S 498A IPC, Simpliciter Allegation Of Intimidation Not Harassment: Delhi High Court
Nupur Thapliyal
14 Feb 2025 12:45 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has said that mere demand for dowry is no offence under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860, and simpliciter allegation of intimidation does not constitute harassment.Justice Amit Mahajan made the observation while quashing an FIR registered by a wife against the relatives of the husband. The case was registered against the husband, parents and the relatives in 2019....
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Nupur Thapliyal
Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital
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