Can a Woman File a False Dowry Case? Supreme Court Guidelines & Legal Consequences (2025)
Introduction India’s anti-dowry laws, now codified under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, aim to protect women from harassment and cruelty. However, concerns about false dowry cases persist. The Supreme Court and the BNS have introduced safeguards to curb misuse while protecting genuine victims. This article explains key provisions under the BNS, judicial guidelines, and consequences of filing…