Jawad Rahim, J :-

This revision petition is by the husband against the order dated 5.1.2008 in Crl. M/s. No. 435/2007 passed under Sections 20 and 22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

2. The petition is listed for admission after notice to the respondent. In response to which, the learned Counsel has represented her. Considering legal issues that arise for consideration, the petition is admitted and taken up for final disposal.

3. The contextual facts relevant for consideration are: Smt. Savitha the respondent herein filed a petition complaining of domestic violence against the revision petitioner and along with the petition filed an I.A. under Sections 20 and 22 of the said Act for grant of interim relief on the premise that she was married to the petitioner according to the Hindu rites and customs of their community and in this regard, the petitioner had compelled and received from her and her parents dowry. Despite incurring of huge expenses for marriage and presentation of gold ornament’s to the extent of Rs. 5 lakhs, the petitioner was not satisfied and extracted Rs. 1 lakh as dowry and further demanded additional amount of Rs. l lakh as dow