Dowry Death

Wife committed suicide when I was abroad

This legal guidance explains the consequences where a wife commits suicide while the husband is residing abroad. It discusses possible police investigation, criminal liability under Section 306 IPC relating to abetment of suicide, evidentiary requirements, anticipatory bail, and the legal remedies available to the husband and his family members in such circumstances.

Dowry death does not made out if the death is natural

My wife died of a snake bite. We are living in a village, and there is no medical facility. When the snake bit my wife, we took her to the town for medical treatment, but she died in the way. We did not report the incident to the police but informed the parents of my...