Almost every day a false 498A case is quashed
False 498A is becoming increasingly menance and a household tactic to take personal vendatta. This law empowers women and still is. However there are many false or exaggerated cases misusing this IPC section . Many instance honuorable Supreme Court has raised concern about its misuse.
CLIENT CASE STUDIES
Here Are Few Some Of The false 498A cases which are quashed
BIHAR HIGH COURT
Arvind Kumar Rai And Ors vs State Of Bihar And Anr on 22 October, 2024
Story
The Accused person was abducted and forcefully married to girl. When he complained in police station ,the girl's grand father files 498A and learned session court sentences the accused in 2013.
Judgement
Honourable High Court of Bihar sets aside the learned session court judgement that marriage is void as its forceful and hence no question of 498A
498A sentence Quashed
Took 14 years
Marriage is void and hence 498A not applicable
HIMACHAL PRADESH HIGH COURT
Reserved On 17.09.2024 vs State Of H.P on 21 October, 2024
Story
2007 the victim committed suicide and trial court sentenced the accused under 498A.
Judgement
Honorable High Court of Himachal Pradesh set aside the trial court verdict
as the judgement was not based on evidence but considered the informant statement as gospel truth and pronounced the verdict.
Wife Commits suicide and Accused is sentenced under 498A
Justice after 17 years
Learned Trial Court verdict not based on evidence
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