AMARJOT BHATTI
Virendra Chaudhary – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
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| 1. details of allegations in the matrimonial dispute. (Para 1 , 3) |
| 2. arguments for and against the quashing of fir. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's analysis of the evidence and decision on allegations. (Para 6) |
| 4. conclusion on the merits of the petition. (Para 7 , 8) |
JUDGMENT
Amarjot Bhatti, J. (Oral)
Petitioners - Virendra Chaudhary, Bhagwan Singh, Pushpa Devi, Mayank Singh and Ram Babu Singh have filed the instant petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No. 18 dated 28.02.2020, registered under Sections 323 , 34, 406, 498-A, 506 of IPC at Police Station Women West, Gurugram, District Gurugram.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners by giving statement in the Court withdrew the present quashing petition qua Virendra Chaudhary - petitioner no. 1.
3. The facts of the case are that Manali Gawer - complainant filed written complaint against her husband Virendra Chaudhary, father-in-law Bhagwan Singh, mother-in-law Pushpa Devi, brother-in-law Mayank Singh and maternal uncle of her husband namely Ram Babu Singh. It is alleged by the complainant that she got married with Virendra Chaudhary on 24.04.2012. Prior to marriage, roka ceremony took place on 12.02.2012. Pre-m
Specific allegations are required against each accused in dowry harassment cases; vague accusations do not justify criminal proceedings.
Specific allegations of cruelty and stridhan retention against mother-in-law in 498A FIR, taken at face value, disclose prima facie offences precluding quashing under CrPC 482; no mini-trial permissi....
Specific allegations are essential for prosecuting relatives in dowry cases; vague claims do not suffice.
The court ruled that specific allegations of dowry demand and cruelty necessitate ongoing investigation under applicable criminal provisions, warranting dismissal of the quashment petition.
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