Vijeta Gajra Vs. State of NCT of Delhi
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 406
Misappropriation of dowry articles - FIR under Section 406 Indian Penal Code - Court taking cognizance - Petition for quashing of - FIR - FIR not quashed.
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 498-A
Demand of dowry and cruelty by foster sister of husband - Cannot be prosecuted for offence under Section 498-A Indian Penal Code - Held - 1. Section 498A Indian Penal Code cover relatives of husband by blood, marriage or adoption. 2. The word 'relative would not include a paramour or concubine or so.
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Important Decision(s)- Demand of dowry and cruelty by foster sister of husband - Cannot be prosecuted for offence under Section 498-A cover relatives of husband by blood.