Criminal courts must consider Mediation in the cases of 498a although it is non compoundable offence: SC
Section 498 a of the IPC is not compoundable, in appropriate cases if the parties are willing and if it appears to the criminal court that there exist elements of settlement, it should direct the parties to explore the possibility of settlement through mediation.
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Nitish Banka is an advocate practicing in Supreme Court of India and can be reached at [email protected] or 9891549997
How can you mediate with a criminal or personal accused to be a criminal ??? why is this done ??? this is the best way to make a quick buck …because IF the husband continues to fight he will win the case… so drag the case..tell the husband at some point ..”…yaar why NOT pay …” and make him pay thru his nose … THIS IS PLAIN LOOT in daylight ….