1. - The petitioner has filed this petition under section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of the FIR No. 253/93 dated 29.6.1993 of Police Station, Kotwali, Distt. Sri Ganganagar where under a case for offences under sections 420, 467, 468, 120-B, 406 & 471 IPC has been registered against the petitioners.

2. A few facts need be recalled for the proper disposal of this application. The son of the petitioner Paramveer Singh was married to the daughter of Shri Natha Singh on 12.12.1990 according to the customs of the Sikh Religion. It is alleged that Shri Natha Singh and his relatives and friends gave substantial valuable articles as present to Balveerkaur on her marriage. It is also alleged that after marriage Balveerkaur was not treated properly by her husband as also by her father-in-law (the petitioner) and his wife Nirmalkaur. They subjected her to physical as well as mental cruelty and the reason was that she did not bring in desired dowry. She was also subjected to physical assault. Balveerkaur often made complaints regarding the maltreatment or the cruel behaviour of her-in-laws to her parents and brothers. Natha Singh and his family members met the petitioner and his fami