Citation : 2022 Latest Caselaw 6441 Tel
Judgement Date : 5 December, 2022
Crl.Petition No.10785 of 2022
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE K.SURENDER
CRIMINAL PETITION No.10785 OF 2022
O R D E R:
This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 of the Code
of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short 'Cr.P.C.') by the petitioners-
Accused Nos.1 to 3 to quash the proceedings against them in C.C.
No.10316 of 2020 pending on the file of XIII Additional Chief
Metropolitan Magistrate Court at Manoranjan Complex, Nampally,
Hyderabad, registered for the offences under Sections 498-A, 354
of Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 6 of Dowry Prohibition
Act.
2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners - Accused Nos.1 to
3 and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent -
State. Perused the material on record.
3. The facts of the case are that the 2nd respondent-de facto
complainant was married to accused No.1 on 20.01.2018 and at the
time of marriage, dowry was given to accused No.1. Thereafter,
accused No.1 and his family members started harassing
complainant by demanding additional dowry.
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4. There are several allegations against the petitioners herein
which are facts to be decided by the concerned Court during the
course of trial. The petitioners herein have to face trial and prove
their innocence. In view of the same, this Court is not inclined to
quash the proceedings in C.C. No.10316 of 2020 pending on the file
of XIII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court at
Manoranjan Complex, Nampally, Hyderabad against the petitioners
herein. However, in matrimonial disputes the identification of
parties is not in dispute.
5. Thus, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the
case, the attendance of the petitioners herein - Accused Nos.1 to 3
is dispensed with in C.C. No.10316 of 2020 pending on the file of
XIII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court at Manoranjan
Complex, Nampally, Hyderabad, when represented by their counsel
on record on all dates of hearing. The attendance of the petitioners
is dispensed subject to filing an affidavit by the petitioners stating
that in their absence the proceedings conducted by their counsel
will not be disputed by them in any manner and also they shall not
dispute their identity. The petitioners shall appear before the
concerned Court on the date of examination under Section 313 Crl.Petition No.10785 of 2022
Cr.P.C and also on the date of pronouncement of Judgment and
also on all such dates which the trial Court directs. In the event of
the petitioners failure to appear when the Court directs, this order
dispensing their attendance would stand cancelled.
6. Accordingly, the Criminal Petition is disposed off.
Miscellaneous applications pending, if any, shall stand closed.
_____________ K.SURENDER, J Date: 05.12.2022 mnv
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