[Dowry abuse] Many cases are being registered but no change in society's attitude towards married women: Kerala High Court

The Court made the observation while denying anticipatory bail to persons accused of dowry harassment while opining that the grant of anticipatory bail in such cases would send a wrong message to society.
Kerala HC and Justice Shircy V
Kerala HC and Justice Shircy V
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The Kerala High Court recently dismissed an anticipatory bail plea moved by the husband and in-laws of a young woman who was allegedly abused by them for dowry, while observing that the grant of anticipatory bail in such a case would send the wrong message to society. (Dr. Sijo Rajan and Ors. Vs State of Kerala represented by Public Prosecutor)

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