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PATNA HIGH COURT
PURNENDU SINGH, J
Ramajee Rai – Appellant
Versus
The State of Bihar – Respondent
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| 1. clear criteria exist to protect family members from unjustified criminal charges. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 2. absence of evidence against the petitioner supports quashing the case. (Para 10) |
| 3. the court concluded that the proceedings against the petitioner under section 498a ipc are quashed. (Para 11 , 12) |
ORAL JUDGMENT
Date : 15-12-2025 Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and learned APP for the State.
2 The petitioner has preferred the application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. / 528 BNSS for quashing of the order dated 19.07.2019 passed by the learned A.C.J.M.-XIII, Gopalganj in complaint case No.112 of 2017, Trial No.601 of 2025, whereby cognizance has been taken under Section 498A of the IPC.
3. The prosecution’s story, in brief, is that the complainant’s marriage was solemnized with one Manoj Rai in the year 2009, and from the said wedlock they were blessed with a girl child. Thereafter, her husband fell ill and underwent treatment, during which a huge amount of money was spent. Thereafter, the petitioner and in-laws started demanding a cash of rupees one lacs and for non-fulfillment of the demand, they subjected her to cruelty both mental and p
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