PRITAM SINGH SIDHU vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in assuming the petitioner was the husband of the complainant, leading to a dismissal of the petition under Section 482 CrPC. The Court clarified that the petitioner was actually the brother-in-law and found no evidence linking him to offences under Sections 406 and 498A IPC. Consequently, the Supreme Court quashed the proceedings against the appellant, setting aside the High Court's order.