https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=465007 SC allowed the appeal, setting aside the HC's order quashing criminal proceedings against Respondent Nos. 2, 4 to 10 for offences under Sections 498A/34, 354A, 354B IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. SC held that the FIR and complaint disclosed specific allegations of cruelty and dowry demand against these respondents, thereby constituting a prima facie case. It reiterated that at the stage of cognizance and summoning, the Magistrate need only ascertain whether a prima facie case exists, without evaluating the defence or probative value of evidence. The Chief Judicial Magistrate's order taking cognizance was found consistent with settled law, and criminal proceedings will continue. en-us Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:32:35 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=465007 SC allowed the appeal, setting aside the HC's order quashing criminal proceedings against Respondent Nos. 2, 4 to 10 for offences under Sections 498A/34, 354A, 354B IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. SC held that the FIR and complaint disclosed specific allegations of cruelty and dowry demand against these respondents, thereby constituting a prima facie case. It reiterated that at the stage of cognizance and summoning, the Magistrate need only ascertain whether a prima facie case exists, without evaluating the defence or probative value of evidence. The Chief Judicial Magistrate's order taking cognizance was found consistent with settled law, and criminal proceedings will continue. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=465007