#Section 498-A

Charges under Sections 498-A, 304-B and 34 IPC were upheld at the charge-framing stage because the court said a prima facie case based on the material record, including supplementary statements, suffices. This clarifies that detailed proof is not required until trial, guiding prosecutors and defence in dowry-death matters.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that specific allegations of dowry harassment against a husband under Section 498-A IPC cannot be dismissed without trial, even at the FIR quashment stage. The judgment reinforces that courts must evaluate evidence before quashing proceedings, impacting accused persons seeking early relief in dowry-related criminal cases.