Aftab Alam and 6 Others v. State of U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
This application under Section 482 CrPC sought quashing of a summoning order in a matrimonial dispute. Noting that parties have settled and resumed living together, the High Court applied the Supreme Court judgment in State of MP vs. Laxmi Narayan to exercise inherent powers and quash the proceedings, directing settlement deposit.
What did the court decide?
Summoning order dated 13.12.2019 in Complaint Case No. 2175 of 2019 under Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506 IPC was quashed; parties directed to deposit Rs. 5000 each.