Allahabad HC Adds "Cooling Period" Before Arrest In Dowry Harassment Cases
By Ritika Jain The Allahabad High Court introduced a controversial "cooling-period" that prevents arresting a husband or his family facing harassment charges under the anti-dowry law, a directive that goes against precedents set by the Supreme Court. The Allahabad High Court on June 13 stayed immediate arrests till a three-member family welfare committee (FWC) attempts to resolve the situation through mediation with all concerned parties and "their four senior elderly persons". A magistrate or concerned investigating officer would immediately refer all complaints filed under section 498A India...