Supreme Court Cancels Bail of In-Laws in Dowry Death Case

The Supreme Court canceled the bail of Shahida Bano's in-laws in an alleged dowry death case, stressing the need for deeper scrutiny in such matters.

Married to Sami Khan in February 2022, Shahida faced dowry harassment and was found hanging in January 2024.

Her parents filed an FIR and the report confirmed that she had been strangled and did not die by suicide, leading to charges under IPC Sections 498A, 304B, and Section 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.

While the Sessions Court denied bail, the High Court granted it.

The Supreme Court reviewed the case and canceled the bail citing strong evidence, but upheld the bail for her sisters-in-law.