Kaushal Srivastava and Anothers v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and Anothers
Case brief
What is this about?
Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of criminal proceedings on amicable settlement through court-annexed mediation; matrimonial dispute; Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act; Case Crime No.0018 of 2024, Criminal Case No.832/2025, P.S. Mahila Thana, District Unnao; reliance on Gian Singh v. State of Punjab (2012 AIR SCW 5333), B.S. Joshi v. State of Haryana ((2003) 3 SCC 675), Narinder Singh v. State of Punjab ((2014) 6 SCC 466); inherent powers; withdrawal of cross-cases; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; Rajeev Singh, J.; decided October 14, 2025.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of the entire criminal proceedings of Criminal Case No.832/2025, arising out of Case Crime No.0018 of 2024, under Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506 I.P.C. and Section 3/4 D.P. Act, Police Station Mahila Thana, District - Unnao.