Prepared to Quash 498a False case!!

Quashing of 498a is not easy, a petition under 482 CrPC is often filed in the HC if a person is aggrieved by a false case, here are the points which would cause rejection of your petition under 482 CrPC

1.No defect in FIR

If the FIR disclose an offence prima facie in nature then HC has no power to quash the petition under 482 CrPC, Under 482 CrPC HC has no power to go into evidence.

2. No Lapse in procedure

If the HC is satisfied that trial court has followed all the procedure then HC may not interfere in the findings of the trial court.

3.Pending investigation

If the case is pending investigation then also FIR cannot e quashed as HC cannot interfere in  investigation process unless there is malafide in investigation.

4.Powers under 482 CrPC to be use sparingly

Even if the wife has lodged a false case, you have to face trial and HC cannot interfere in it unless there are cogent reasons.

Here are the few judgments which would help you to decide whether to go for 482 quashing or not.498a-interim-maintainence-cases

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By Adv. Nitish Banka
B.E LLB(HONS)
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Practicing Advocate District and High courts in Delhi/NCR