Indian Penal Code, 1860
Sections 323 & 498A—Causing hurt and dowry harassment—Quashing of proceedings refused by High Court—Appeal—Appellant is brother-in-law of complainant—Complainant has not mentioned the time, date, place, or manner in which the alleged harassment occurred or the details of the nature of demand or its particulars—FIR lacks concrete and precise allegations—Mere general allegations of harassment without pointing out the specific details would not be sufficient to continue criminal proceedings against any person—Allegations of cruelty, mental harassment and voluntarily causing hurt against accused/appellant are vague and general in nature—Impugned order of High Court is set aside—FIR and all consequent proceedings initiated pursuant thereto stand quashed only qua accused/appellant—Appeal allowed.
[Paras 18, 21 & 23]