Wife, Her Family Can’t Be Prosecuted For Giving Dowry If They Are Victims: Supreme Court by NDTV Profits | April 17, 2026 1:29 pm | Latest Posts, Market, Trending News The case originated with the wife lodging an FIR against her husband and his family, alleging cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code along with violations of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.