Kuldeep v. Anjali Kumari
Case brief
What is this about?
Himachal Pradesh High Court (Shimla), Cr.MMO No. 1217 of 2024, decided 11.09.2025 by Rakesh Kainthla, J. (single Bench; not approved for reporting). Kuldeep v. Anjali Kumari. Challenge under Section 528 BNSS to Family Court, Hamirpur order dated 23.05.2023 held not maintainable: alternative revision remedy lies under Section 19(4) of the Family Courts Act, 1984 for proceedings under Chapter IX CrPC including Section 125 CrPC. Petition dismissed as not maintainable; pending applications disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Section 19(4) of the Family Courts Act, 1984 provides for examination of any proceedings conducted under Chapter IX of the CrPC; Section 125 CrPC falls under that Chapter, so the remedy available to the petitioner is to file a revision petition under Section 19(4) of the Family Courts Act, 1984. ¶6