BALVEER SINGH vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the complainant's application by the Magistrate under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC attained finality, thus rendering a subsequent application for the same relief before the Sessions Court not maintainable. The Court emphasized that the principle of res judicata applies, preventing re-litigation of the same issue. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the order of the Sessions Court taking cognizance was set aside.