Dowry

Dowry Prohibition Act and Section 498A IPC — both prosecution of dowry harassment and defence of falsely accused respondents.

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Overview

Understanding Dowry

Dowry harassment is a criminal offence under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and Section 498A IPC. We represent victims pursuing prosecution and recovery of streedhan, and equally defend wrongly accused husbands and in-laws including quashing under Section 482 CrPC where allegations are baseless.
What We Cover

Key Highlights

FIR under Section 498A IPC + Dowry Prohibition Act
Recovery of streedhan and dowry articles
Anticipatory bail for falsely accused
Quashing under Section 482 CrPC for false cases
Compensation under Section 357 CrPC
Supreme Court guidelines (Arnesh Kumar) compliance
Our Process

How We Help You

A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.

1Strategy

Determine prosecution / defence approach; quantify articles and witnesses.

2FIR / Bail

File complaint or apply for anticipatory / regular bail.

3Trial / Quashing

Trial in case of prosecution; quashing petition where false case.

FAQs

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin

Yes, it is cognizable and non-bailable, but anticipatory and regular bail are routinely granted especially after Arnesh Kumar guidelines.

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