Overview

• Krishna Kumar Dhakad opened a tea stall named “498A T Caf” outside his in-laws’ home in Anta, Rajasthan, serving tea while chained in handcuffs.
• He says the dowry harassment case filed by his wife in 2022 under IPC Sections 498A and 125 is false and has left him financially ruined and emotionally drained.
• Dhakad travels about 220 kilometres from Athana to attend hearings that frequently end with adjournments and no resolution.
• Meenakshi Malav contends he demanded money for land, subjected her to physical abuse, and has stated she will only consent to divorce once loans in her name are repaid.
• The protest has attracted viral attention online and highlights concerns about possible misuse of dowry laws and prolonged legal proceedings.