Smt Kavya @ Nagarathna v. the State by Women Police
Case brief
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Petitioner sought quashing of criminal case registered on his wife's complaint alleging dowry demand, cruelty and domestic violence. During pendency, parties amicably settled; wife stated she voluntarily left home due to ill-treatment but later returned and reconciliation occurred. Allowing the petition, the court quashed the proceedings as continuing them would be futile.