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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has said that it is not cruel to taunt the husband’s sisters to not become a mother. It cannot be considered sufficient basis to continue the case under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code or under Section 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961.
Justice Harinath N dismissed the woman’s petition and said that the accused lived away from the petitioner’s house. But whenever she came to her brother’s house, she used to taunt her sister -in -law that she could not become a mother.
The court said that the allegations made without any special details cannot survive in the investigation of the law. Because they do not prove when and where they were planted.
Court said- no other charge other than taunting
The court said that the woman in her complaint did not have any special allegations against her husband’s sisters, except that she had taunted the woman for not becoming a mother. This is a case where the relatives of the accused have been implicated only to take revenge against the first accused. But it cannot be considered a case of dowry harassment. Therefore the petition is dismissed.
What is Section 498A of IPC- Cruelty from husband or in-laws’ side This stream of the Indian Penal Code is associated with cruelty with a married woman on behalf of the husband or his relatives. This stream applies if a married woman is physically or mentally tortured or harassed to demand dowry.
It falls in the category of non-bailable offense. 3 years imprisonment and fine can be imposed if the allegations are proved.
What is Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 of Section 3 and 4
- section 3 – Punishment for taking or giving dowry. If a person gives dowry, takes or agrees to give/take, then he is a criminal under this section. If the charge is proved, imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine of 15,000 or dowry amount (which is more).
- Section 4 – Punishment for dowry demand. If a person directly or indirectly demands dowry, it is a crime. Even if it is done at the time of marriage, before or after. If the charge is proved, it can be imprisoned from 6 months to 2 years. Also, a fine of up to ₹ 10,000 can also be imposed.
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