Uttarakhand HC Stays Proceedings Against In-Laws in Domestic Violence Case
Uttarakhand HC Stays Proceedings Against In-Laws in Domestic Violence Case (2026) held that The court emphasized the necessity of specific allegations against individuals in domestic violence cases.
Summary
This case involves a petition filed by the applicants, who are the in-laws of the respondent, following allegations of physical assault and mental cruelty by the respondent after their marriage in October 2021. The FIR initially included charges under various sections of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act, but further investigation revealed more serious injuries. The court found that there were no specific allegations against the in-laws and stayed the proceedings against them until the next hearing. The court's decision highlights the need for distinct allegations in domestic violence cases.
