Supreme Court of India · 1995-09-14
DEEPTI vs AKHIL RAI
- Citation / case number
- SC 1994/16561
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DEEPTI
- Respondent
- AKHIL RAI
- Author
- NANAVATI
- Bench
- NANAVATI G.T.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the charge under Section 498A IPC against the appellant's in-laws, as there was sufficient material indicating their involvement in the alleged dowry harassment and cruelty. The Court emphasized that the allegations made in the complaint, supported by witness statements, established a prima facie case against the respondents. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and reinstated the charge against the in-laws, allowing the case to proceed.