Supreme Court about Dowry harassment cases

New Delhi, July 28: The Division Bench Supreme Court has passed a rule, which claims that the arrests can't be made immediately after lodging the Dowry Harassment Complaint.The Apex Court said the preliminary inquiry is a must before making any arrest.

In view of misuse of Anti-Dowry Harassment Law, Supreme Court has issued the latest order. This particular Law was framed in 1983 to prevent Dowry Deaths in the country.

In 2014, The Top Court asked Law Ministry to make amendments to the Act upon receiving complaints about the misuse of the Law came to its notice. Even Cops were asked to consider the 41-Point Check List it suggested before making an arrest.

In the latest order, A direction was given to set up Family Welfare Committees in every district and arrest should happen based on the report submitted to the local magistrate after holding discussions with the couple & their parents.

SC mentions Arrest should be made only if the committee is convinced that there is a foul play by Husband.