#inherent powers CrPC

Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 323, 504, and 506 IPC against a husband and wife residing in the USA, ruling that general allegations without specific instances of cruelty or harassment fail to establish a prima facie case. The judgment reinforces that distant relatives cannot be prosecuted based on omnibus accusations, setting a precedent for matrimonial disputes involving non-resident accused.

Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR under Section 377 IPC, ruling that non-consensual acts between spouses do not constitute an offence where coercion is unproven and allegations are delayed. The court emphasized the absence of immediate complaint and prior consistent accusations as grounds for quashing, reinforcing the need for prima facie evidence in marital disputes.

MP High Court quashes FIR against a sister-in-law under Section 498-A IPC, holding that generic allegations without specific instances of cruelty cannot sustain charges. The ruling reinforces safeguards against misuse of dowry harassment laws, mandating concrete evidence for implicating family members.