Partly allowed
Sykam Ramu , Lukas v. State of A.P.
Telangana HCCRLP/12883/2011
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The Court declined to quash Section 498-A proceedings as a prima facie case existed. However, the complaint largely succeeded on the point that the accused petitioner's physical presence before the trial Magistrate is dispensed with, requiring appearance only through counsel except when the Magistrate insists.
What did the court decide?
Dispensed with the presence of the petitioner before the trial Court; he shall be represented through counsel.