Supreme Court of India · 2020-04-24

XXXXXX vs XXXXXX

Citation / case number: SC 2019/1713
Court: Supreme Court of India
Petitioner: XXXXXX
Respondent: XXXXXX
Author: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINEET SARAN
Bench: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINEET SARAN HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the registration of FIRs under Sections 406 and 498A of the IPC related to allegations of dowry harassment and misappropriation of stridhan. The court examined the timeline of events, including the pending divorce proceedings and the delay in filing the complaint. Ultimately, the court upheld the registration of the FIR, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the allegations made by the complainant.