Dismisses Petitions to Quash Criminal Proceedings Under Sections 498A and 420 IPC

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Kerala High Court Dismisses Petitions to Quash Criminal Proceedings Under Sections 498A and 420 IPC, Emphasizing Prima Facie Evidence, Validity of Marriage Disputes, and the Need for Trial-Based Determination

Court’s Decision: The Kerala High Court dismissed two criminal miscellaneous cases filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), which sought to quash criminal proceedings initiated against the…

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Rawlaw March 6, 2025

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