KOPPISETTI SUBBHARAO @ SUBRAMANIAM vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, challenging proceedings under Section 498-A IPC. The Court emphasized that the question of whether the complainant was the legally wedded wife of the appellant involves disputed questions of fact, which the High Court rightly identified. The Court reiterated that marriages contracted between Hindus are monogamous and that the presumption of a valid marriage exists unless proven otherwise, thereby affirming the High Court's decision.