In a one-of-a-kind order, the Patna High Court has directed two judicial officers of the state to pay compensation of ₹100 each to a man subjected to an unjustifiable trial under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The Court added that the amount of compensation was being fixed as a “token” to remind the concerned Judicial Officers that before …
The Calcutta High Court at Jalpaiguri circuit bench has discharged a widow in an FIR under Sections 498A, 494 and 506 of IPC accusing her of marrying the husband of the complainant, on the ground that materials on record including complaint prima facie revealed that the allegations were levelled against the against the principal accused i.e. The single judge bench …
Taking 'guidance' from the judgment of the Supreme Court in Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar Vs. Union of India, the Allahabad High Court recently directed constitution of 'Family Welfare Committee' to look into Section 498A IPC complaints.,Apparently, the Supreme Court judgment which guided the High Court, had declared that such directions are impermissible.The Supreme Court in. Taking 'guidance' from …
