In a significant ruling, the Odisha High Court dismissed criminal charges against Mr. Mishra, a husband from Puri, after he and his wife obtained a mutual divorce. The court found that the ongoing criminal case, which included allegations of dowry demand and threats, was rendered moot by the divorce decree issued on February 3, 2026. Justice Savitri Ratho noted that the couple had settled their differences and agreed to dissolve their marriage under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act. The allegations against Mr. Mishra stemmed from claims made by his wife, who stated he demanded a dowry of ₹5 lakh (approximately $6,000 USD), while she could only provide ₹2 lakh (around $2,400 USD). The court highlighted the absence of evidence to support these claims and deemed the continuation of the criminal case unnecessary, effectively quashing it and allowing Mr. Mishra to move forward without the burden of these accusations.