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Supreme Court of India2022Case record
Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam v. State of Bihar
(2022) 6 SCC 599
General and omnibus allegations against husband's relatives without specific overt acts are insufficient to sustain prosecution under Section 498A.
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Supreme Court of India2018Case record
Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar v. Union of India
(2018) 10 SCC 443
Restored police powers under Section 498A while directing strict compliance with Arnesh Kumar safeguards to balance protection of married women with prevention of abuse. | Cruelty provisions and safeguards against misuse applied to Section 85 BNS (corresponding to Section 498A IPC).
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Supreme Court of India2022Case record
Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam v. State of Bihar
(2022) 6 SCC 599
General and omnibus allegations against husband's relatives without specific overt acts are insufficient to sustain prosecution under Section 498A.
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Supreme Court of India2018Case record
Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar v. Union of India
(2018) 10 SCC 443
Restored police powers under Section 498A while directing strict compliance with Arnesh Kumar safeguards to balance protection of married women with prevention of abuse. | Cruelty provisions and safeguards against misuse applied to Section 85 BNS (corresponding to Section 498A IPC).
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