Shyam Narayan Awasthi and Another v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Home, Lucknow, U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench allowed an application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. granting a stay on criminal proceedings initiated against domestic violence petitioners. The court granted a postponement of further investigation to allow the parties to negotiate a settlement, though it clarified its reliance on RC Sureka.
What did the court decide?
Stay granted on criminal proceedings for further investigation to allow settlement negotiations.