Cognizance Against Mother-in-Law in Alleged Dowry Harassment Case Quashed Under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered an important judgment on 5 May 2026 in a matrimonial dispute involving allegations of dowry harassment. The case was filed by Kumari Sujata against her mother-in-law Meera Devi and other family members. The Court examined the legality of the cognizance order passed by the Magistrate under Section 498A Indian Penal Code, Section 323 Indian Penal Code, Section 379 Indian Penal Code read with Section 34…
