498a Supreme Court Imposes Rs. 5 Lakh Cost on Wife Father For Filing False Case | Legal Gurukul

498a Supreme Court Imposes Rs. 5 Lakh Cost on Wife Father For Filing False Case | Legal Gurukul

Supreme Court Fine the Wife 5 Lakhs Under Section 498A
498A IPC: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is designed to protect wives from cruelty and harassment by their husbands and in-laws.

Misuse: However, in some cases, this law is misused to harass the husband and his family.

Supreme Court Judgement: On a recent date (April 19, 2024), the Supreme Court imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh in one such case of 498a.

Case Details:
In this case, the wife's father filed multiple false cases under Section 498A against the husband and his family in different locations.
The Supreme Court found these cases to be false and malicious, intended to harass the husband and his family.
The Court Stated: "This is misuse of 498A and weakens the legal system."
This Judgement is Important Because:
It discourages misuse of Section 498A.
It deters people from filing false cases.
It offers legal protection to husbands and their families.

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Judgement Link
Prateek vs State 498a Supreme Court Judgement 2024
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fv6A...

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