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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD R/SPECIAL CRIMINAL APPLICATION (DOMESTIC VIOLANCE ) NO.

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SHWETA OMKAR PATHAK THRO POA SATISH SAHOO Versus STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR.

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Appearance:

MS. PARUL VANZARA(14228) for the Applicant(s) No. 1 MR JAY MEHTA, ADDL. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR for the Respondent(s) No.

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CORAM:HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE M. K. THAKKER Date : 10/09/2026

ORAL ORDER

1. Learned advocate for the petitioner submits that the impugned proceedings have been initiated by the complainant against the husband, who is the brother of the present petitioner, and other family members. It is submitted that the present petitioner is residing at New Jersey, whereas the complainant was residing at Dallas, and that the allegations levelled in the impugned complaint filed under the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act are with regard to taunting, humiliating, restricting and compelling the complainant to undertake household work. It is submitted that general and omnibus allegations have been levelled against the present petitioner with a view to exert pressure upon the husband. It is further submitted that an F.I.R. under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act has also been registered, wherein the present petitioner has been granted protection by directing that no coercive steps be taken against her.

2. Considering the submissions advanced by learned advocate for the petitioner, let Notice be issued, making it returnable on 16.12.2026.

3. Learned APP Mr. Mehta waives service of notice on behalf of the respondent-State.

4. Interim relief in terms of paragraph 8(B) is granted.

(M. K. THAKKER,J)

M.M.MIRZA