An application for Quashing of FIR can be filed before the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by means of a…
In a recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court, a Non-Cognizable Report under Section 498 IPC was quashed on the ground that the petitioners are…
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mere casual reference of the names of the family members in a matrimonial dispute without allegation of active involvement in the matter would not justify taking cognizance against them overlooking the fact borne out of experience that there is a tendency to involve the entire family members of the household in the domestic quarrel taking place in a matrimonial dispute specially if it happens soon after the wedding.
Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) deals with inherent powers of a High Court. An accused person can pray for quashing of the FIR…