Muppidi Lakshmi Narayana Reddy v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the husband's relatives, cautioning against the misuse of dowry and cruelty laws to settle personal scores.


Case Details

  • Case Name: Muppidi Lakshmi Narayana Reddy v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
  • Citation: 2025 INSC 562. (Supreme Court of India)
  • Decision Date: 23-04-2025
  • List of Acts: Criminal Procedure Code, 1973; Indian Penal Code, 1860; The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; Information Technology Act, 2000

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