The Karnataka High Court has quashed a dowry case against a man and his family, ruling that disagreements over diet, attire, and TV shows do not constitute cruelty under Section 498A of the IPC. Justice M Nagaprasanna stated that such issues reflect matrimonial discord, not the statutory cruelty required for criminal charges. The court emphasized that criminal law should not be used for personal vengeance, noting the complaint lacked specific dowry demands or severe conduct.