Mother-in-law sought partial quashing of a dowry-related FIR registered at PS Karawal Nagar, Delhi. The court held that allegations were connected through common intention with the husband, who was declared proclaimed offender, and that partial quashing was inappropriate.
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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Kiran Bairwa, APP for the State with ASI Vikram Singh, PS: Karawal Nagar
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HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA O R D E R
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NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA, J.
DECEMBER 3, 2025/ R
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act can be partially quashed against the mother-in-law when the husband has been declared proclaimed offender.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Omwati
State of NCT of Delhi
Respondent No.2
Neena Bansal Krishna
As recorded by the court registry
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