JUDGMENT AND ORDER :

Jaishree Thakur, J.

By this judgment, I propose to dispose of the above titled two revision petitions as they arise out of a similar set of facts, involving similar question of law. However, for the sake of convenience, facts are being taken from Criminal Revision No. 3084 of 2016.

2. In brief the facts, as alleged, are that a marriage was solemnized between Naresh Kumar and Usha Rani on 18.6.2002 as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. After some time, the husband of Usha Rani and his family members started demanding dowry and a motorcycle and threatened that in case the demands are not met, she would be turned out of her matrimonial home. There was no improvement in the behaviour of her husband and his family members and ultimately she was thrown out of the matrimonial home. Under these circumstances, Usha Rani was constrained to approach the police with a complaint, on the basis of which FIR No. 70 dated 23.10.2005 was registered under Sections 498-A, 406 and 506 IPC. In the said proceedings, the husband Naresh Kumar was declared as proclaimed person. Thereafter, a petition under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 (hereinafter refe

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