Gold gifts exchanged in 'Chhoochhak' ceremony don’t amount to dowry, says SC and gives relief to husband from dowry case

The Supreme Court has relieved a husband from jail in a dowry case. The court ruled that demanding gold ornaments during a child's Chhoochhak ceremony is not a dowry demand. While the conviction for cruelty under Section 498A IPC is upheld, the sentence for dowry death under Section 304B IPC is set aside.