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“Every dispute, quarrel or altercation arising from the matrimonial life are not criminal offence. It will take colour of Criminal law only when there are no alternatives for the wife but to put an end to her life, because of the harassment.”
“In cases of domestic violence, it is not prudent to look for independent corroboration for the evidence of a victim, particularly when the incidents of domestic violence including ill-treatments and harassments often occur within the confines of a house.”
“To prove the offence of dowry death, it must be shown that there was cruelty and harassment within 7 years of marriage and that it was meted out for or in connection with, demand for dowry”.
“Their marriage had a rocky start and unfortunately, differences and the mistrust which got generated in the beginning did not let their relationship flourish further.”
Karnataka High Court: Krishna S. Dixit dismissed the petition being devoid of merits. The facts of the case are such that the