State Of Punjab vs Gurmit Singh

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the order summoning Gurmit Singh under Section 304B IPC, stating that the definition of 'relative' includes those related by blood or marriage, and Gurmit Singh, being the brother of the deceased's husband's aunt, qualifies as a relative. The Court emphasized that the trial court's decision to summon him was justified based on the evidence presented. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and reinstated the trial court's summons under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.