NO ARREST DURING 2 MONTHS’ COOLING-OFF PERIOD AFTER REGISTRATION OF FIR U/S 489A IPC: ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT The Court issues safeguard to prevent the misuse of Section 498A of Indian Penal Code, 1860. One of them is that no arrest or coercive action should be taken against the accused during the cooling-off period of two months. The Court assessed the totality of the circumstances, object and allegation of the misuse of Section 498A IPC and went on to propose the safeguards after taking into consideration the guidelines of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Social Action Forum for Manv Adhikar v. Union of India. The said judgment came with a view to keep the growing tendency in the masses to nail the husband and all family members by general and sweeping allegations. Reddy & amp; Reddy is renowned for its experience in litigation. We have successfully represented our clients in civil, commercial and criminal litigation proceedings before the relevant Indian courts.