Dowry Prohibition Act, Court Rules Case Cannot Proceed Without District Magistrate's Sanction: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has quashed the FIR registered against Kamaljeet Singh and others under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The decision comes following a petition challenging the legality of the FIR and subsequent proceedings. Case Background: The petition, numbered CRM-M-40527-2023 (O&M), was filed to contest the validity of FIR No. 16 dated 18.02.2023. The FIR was lodged at Police Station Chhajli, District…
