Shankar and Ors. v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ/criminal petitions concerning cruelty-related proceedings against family members of the husband's side. The court noted a compromise between the parties, allowed the petition qua some petitioners, dismissed it qua others, and released certain petitioners subject to conditions including cooperation with investigation.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed qua petitioners 1–3; dismissed qua petitioners 4–7; certain petitioners released subject to bond of Rs. 25,000 and conditions of cooperation and non-tampering.