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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
CHITTARANJAN DASH
Samaptika Behera – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background facts of matrimonial discord and complaints. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioners contest the validity of the complaint. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. court analyzes complaint's motivation and implications. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. court quashes cognizance due to lack of substance in allegations. (Para 11 , 12) |
Judgment :
Chittaranjan Dash, J.
1. By means of this application, the Petitioners seek to quash the order dated 02.04.2016 passed by the learned S.D.J.M., Bhubaneswar, in 1.C.C. Case No.1985 of 2015.
2. The background facts of the case are that Petitioner No.1 (since deceased) married Durgamadhab Patro, the Opposite Party No.2 herein (the complainant in I.C.C. Case No.1985 of 2015), in the year 2009. Subsequently, discord arose in their matrimonial life, as Petitioner No.1 and Opposite Party No.2 were unable to maintain a harmonious relationship. Several cases were instituted by Petitioner No.1 against Opposite Party No.2. Thereafter, Opposite Party No.2 lodged a complaint before the police alleging harassment and assault by the Petitioners. As the police did not register an FIR, Opposite Party No.2 approached the learned S.D.J.M., Bhubaneswar, and filed a complaint, whic
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