The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said that the wife's discontent with her mother-in-law and certain misconduct by her husband does not constitute an offence under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code which pertains to subjecting women to cruelty for dowry. The court was hearing a case filed by a woman against her husband and his family over alleged harassment concerning dowry. Both the woman and the accused are lawyers. 

The HC, citing Kahkashan Kausar alias Sonam & Ors Supreme Court judgement, stated that the prosecution must present specific evidence against the accused and his kin and added that vague allegations cannot be the basis for them.