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PATNA HIGH COURT
Purnendu Singh, J
Sanjeev Kumar – Appellant
Versus
The State of Bihar – Respondent
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| 1. prosecution story outlines allegations of dowry demand and cruelty. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments by counsel highlight lack of criminal evidence against family members. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court observations emphasize judicial caution against false prosecutions in matrimonial disputes. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. court finds no specific allegations supporting charges against certain family members. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 5. final order upholds ongoing mediation and quashes charges against in-laws. (Para 12 , 13) |
ORAL JUDGMENT
Date : 16-12-2025 Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners and learned APP for the State.
2 The petitioners have preferred the application under Section 4 82 Cr.P.C. / 528 BNSS for quashing of the order dated 18.09.2024 passed by the learned Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Katihar in Korha P.S. Case No.171 of 2023 whereby the he has taken cognizance for the offence under Sections 4 98A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 /4 of the DP Act.
3. Prosecution story, in brief, is that the O.P. No.2 was married to the petitioner no.1 on 03.07.2022 according to Hindu rites. The petitioner no.2 is the father-in-law and the petitioner no.3 is the
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