Tag: criminal law India

Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the acquittal in a dowry death case, ruling prosecution failed to prove cruelty soon before death

Team Law Notify High Courts January 21, 2026

News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 96 | 2026:CGHC:3234-DB January 21, 2026 : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has dismissed an appeal challenging the acquittal of four members of a family accused of causing the dowry death of a young Read more…

Chhattisgarh High Court quashes a 498A dowry harassment case after parties settle dispute through court mediation

Team Law Notify High Courts January 13, 2026

News Citation : 2026 LN (HC) 100 | 2026:CGHC:1860-DB January 13, 2026 : The High Court of Chhattisgarh has quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code after noting that the husband and wife had amicably resolved Read more…