Manjula Sinha vs State Of U.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a petition to quash an FIR under Section 498A and Section 406 IPC, emphasizing that the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. are to be exercised sparingly and only to prevent abuse of process or secure justice. The Court noted that the appellant, being the stepmother of the husband, did not meet the necessary ingredients of the alleged offences. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order that the appellant shall not be arrested until the police report is submitted, while also imposing a maintenance obligation.