Dowry demand without cruelty is not an offence under section 498A IPC: Kerala High Court
Oct 18, 2023
Recently, the Kerala High Court observed that demand for dowry or any property or valuable security without the ingredient of “cruelty” will not amount to an offence under section 498A of Indian Penal code. It also held that trivial disputes between spouses or
Presents Gifted By Parents For Daughter’s Welfare Not Dowry: Kerala High Court
Dec 14, 2021
By – Arshita Anand The Kerala High Court has declared that gifts provided to the bride for her wellbeing at the time of her marriage will not be considered dowry under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Allowing a petition brought by a disgruntled
Sociological Study of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Jul 31, 2021
Written by – Piyush Pandit Dowry is undoubtedly a social evil and many efforts have been made to tackle this menace and The dowry Prohibition act of 1961 is one of them. The act was passed in June, 1961, but the practice continued
