The Allahabad High Court recently quashed criminal complaints against the relatives of a woman's husband while saying that though the demand for dowry is a punishable offence, taunting for giving less dowry is not a penal offence by itself. The high court further said that allegations against the family members must be clear and unambiguous, thereby highlighting the specific roles played by each member to attract criminal prosecution. "The law contemplates demand of dowry as punishable, however, the taunting for giving less gifts by itself is not a penal offence. The demand alleged to have been made by the accused person is wholly vague in nature," Justice Vikram D Chauhan said. Allahabad High Court Says Bride and Groom Should Maintain List of Gifts Received at Marriage To Prevent False Allegations of Dowry.

HC on Dowry

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