Sandeep Sharma and 2 Others v. State of U.P. and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed an application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash criminal proceedings under sections 498-A, 323, 504, 325 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The court found that a settlement agreement dated 18.5.2018 achieved through mediation indicated the dispute arose from matrimonial discord and the prosecution basis no longer existed.
What did the court decide?
Quashed the proceedings of Case No. 20094 of 2017 arising out of Case Crime No. 165 of 2016 under Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 325 IPC and 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act.