SUNITA KUMARI KASHYAP vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court examined the maintainability of criminal proceedings initiated under Sections 498A and 406 IPC, and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, in Gaya against the appellant's husband and his relatives. The Court held that the High Court's quashing of the proceedings for lack of jurisdiction was incorrect, emphasizing that jurisdiction should be determined based on the location of the alleged offences and the residence of the parties involved. The Court reinstated the proceedings, allowing the appellant to pursue her case in Gaya.