‘Trivial issues’ are ruining families, sanctity of Hindu marriages: HC

{ DOWRY HARASSMENT HEARING

- Karuna Nidhi

The Bombay High Court recently expressed concerns that ‘trivial issues’ are ruining the lives of married couples and the sanctity of marriage, especially among Hindus.

Stating that marriages are not merely a social contract but a spiritual union that binds two souls together, the court held that minor inconveniences are proving to be setbacks for sacred marriages. These concerns arose after the court quashed dowry harassment charges against a man and his family as the couple reached a settlement even though the offences were non-compoundable.