Supreme Court of India · 2011-07-21
A.Subash Babu vs State Of A.P.& Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2011 SUPREME COURT 3031
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- A.Subash Babu
- Respondent
- State Of A.P.& Anr
- Author
- J.M. Panchal
- Bench
- H.L. Gokhale, J.M. Panchal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court to quash the proceedings under Section 498A IPC while allowing the continuation of proceedings under Sections 494, 495, 417, and 420 IPC against the appellant, a Police Officer. The Court emphasized that the allegations of bigamy and cheating were substantiated by the complainant's claims of fraudulent representation regarding the appellant's marital status. The ruling clarified the applicability of these sections in cases involving deceitful marriage and financial exploitation.