https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470947 Inherent power to quash criminal proceedings may be exercised sparingly where accepted allegations disclose no offence, are inherently improbable, or indicate mala fide prosecution. Matrimonial cruelty requires allegations of conduct meeting the statutory definition, including harassment linked to an unlawful demand for property or valuable security. Bald, general and omnibus allegations against parents-in-law, without particulars of dates, places or specific acts, do not establish a prima facie offence and warrant quashing of proceedings against them. Allegations against the husband were not examined on merits, and prosecution against him continued. en-us Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:49:17 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470947 Inherent power to quash criminal proceedings may be exercised sparingly where accepted allegations disclose no offence, are inherently improbable, or indicate mala fide prosecution. Matrimonial cruelty requires allegations of conduct meeting the statutory definition, including harassment linked to an unlawful demand for property or valuable security. Bald, general and omnibus allegations against parents-in-law, without particulars of dates, places or specific acts, do not establish a prima facie offence and warrant quashing of proceedings against them. Allegations against the husband were not examined on merits, and prosecution against him continued. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470947