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september 1995

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.

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