dowry death india

Is a recent Karnataka ruling a step towards addressing the misuse of dowry laws?

Criminal Justice

Is a recent Karnataka ruling a step towards addressing the misuse of dowry laws?

Mahalakshmi Pavani

24 Aug 2024

14 min read

Dowry death: The phrase ‘soon before her death’ in Section 304B IPC does not mean ‘immediately prior to her death’, reiterates Supreme Court

Dowry death: The phrase ‘soon before her death’ in Section 304B IPC does not mean ‘immediately prior to her death’, reiterates Supreme Court

Sarah Thanawala

22 Apr 2022

3 min read