High Court of Karnataka Quashes Charge Sheet in Dowry Harassment Case Due to Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction — Alleged Offences Occurred in USA, Not Within Local Limits of Police Station. The court held that Sections 498A IPC and Section 3 Dowry Prohibition Act do not apply to acts committed outside India, and the police station lacked jurisdiction under Sections 177-179 CrPC.
11 Jul 2016The petitioner, Praveen Basavanneppa Shivalli, a Non-Resident Indian, married Savita, daughter of the third respondent, on 25.04.2008. A son, Master I...
