Allahabad HC - Lucknow Bench|Friday, 20 February 2026
Delhi HC Upholds Discharge of Abdul Wahab in Dowry Case
152/2025
Criminal
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Delhi HC Upholds Discharge of Abdul Wahab in Dowry Case (2026) held that The court reiterated that at the stage of framing charges, a prima facie case must be established without detailed evaluation of evidence.
Summary
The case involves a revision petition filed by the State challenging the discharge of Abdul Wahab from multiple charges including cruelty and dowry demands under IPC. The trial court had discharged Wahab, citing contradictions in the complainant's allegations, including claims against a deceased relative. The court upheld the trial court's decision, emphasizing the need for a prima facie case for framing charges and the importance of scrutinizing the allegations as a whole. The final judgment confirmed the discharge of the accused.
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