Indian Penal Code, 1860
Sections 498A, 323 & 506—Dowry harassment—Application to quash proceedings—Applicants are married sister-in-law, brother-in-law and unmarried sister-in-law of second opposite party—Law contemplates demand of dowry as punishable, however, the taunting for giving less gifts by itself is not a penal offence—Demand alleged to have been made by the accused person is wholly vague in nature—Date, time and manner in which the demand was made is not been stated in the prosecution case—In view of the fact that allegations are vague in nature and lacks specification in respect of applicants, the criminal proceedings against applicants are absurd and improbable that no prudent mind can arrive at conclusion for proceeding against the applicants in view of the vague allegations—Entire proceedings quashed qua applicants—Application allowed in part.
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