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Section 498A,Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Can in-laws be prosecuted solely on vague allegations in a matrimonial FIR?

Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against In-Laws for Lack of Specific Dowry Harassment Evidence

Prasanta Kumar Dhar & Anr. vs The State of West Bengal & Anr.

Criminal Law / Quashing of FIR / Matrimonial Disputes Verified

The Supreme Court quashed all criminal proceedings against the in-laws, holding that vague, unsupported allegations in a matrimonial FIR cannot sustain criminal prosecution.

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