Section 498A IPC Proceedings Against Husband Dropped, Child’s Safety Concerns Cannot Be Ignored: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has quashed criminal proceedings filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, holding that vague and general allegations cannot be sufficient for continuing a criminal trial against a husband and his elderly mother. The Court also gave significant importance to the safety, welfare, and emotional condition of the minor child involved in the matrimonial dispute. Justice Apurba Sinha Ray passed the order while hearing a…
