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SC quashes dowry harassment FIRs against in laws but keeps case against husband
Politics
Published on 11 May 2026
Court found no proof in-laws actively joined
The Supreme Court quashed FIRs filed against a husband’s in-laws and sister in a dowry harassment case, holding there was no evidence they actively participated despite allegations about his second marriage. However, the proceedings against the husband will continue, as the court found specific claims of torture and dowry demands were made against him.
- SC dismissed FIRs against in-laws and sister for lack of evidence
- Allegations about the second marriage did not prove active involvement
- Case against the husband continues due to specific dowry and torture claims
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