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Cruel Misuse of Section 498A IPC: Supreme Court Acquits Husband After 20 Years of Matrimonial Litigation
Introduction In a landmark ruling on 13th May 2025, the Supreme Court of India set aside the conviction of a man under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the…
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Legal Remedies for False 498A Cases: How to Protect Yourself
Introduction Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 to protect married women from cruelty, including dowry harassment, by their husbands and in-laws. However, over time,…
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Default bail – Very moment stipulated 60/90 day remand period expires, indefeasible right to default bail accrues to accused. If accused persons avail their indefeasible right to default bail before chargesheet/final report is filed, then such right would not stand frustrated or extinguished by any such subsequent filing. stipulated 60/90 day remand period under section 167 CrPC, 1973 ought to be computed from date when Magistrate authorizes remand-Supreme Court
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before:- K.M. Joseph, Hrishikesh Roy and B.V. Nagarathna, JJ. Criminal Appeal Nos. 701-702 of 2020. D/d. 27.03.2023. Enforcement Directorate, Government of India – Appellants Versus Kapil Wadhawan & Anr. Etc.…