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Supreme Court of India · 2014-05-09

Swapnil & Ors vs State Of M.P & Anr

Citation / case number
AIR 2014 SC (CRIMINAL) 2282
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Swapnil & Ors
Respondent
State Of M.P & Anr
Bench
Kurian Joseph, Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the High Court's refusal to quash charges under Section 498A IPC, Section 506 Part II IPC, and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The Court emphasized that the High Court must exercise its jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.PC judiciously, especially in cases involving serious allegations of dowry harassment and threats. The appeal was allowed, and the matter was remanded for reconsideration, underscoring the need for a thorough examination of the evidence before proceeding with the charges.

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