In Brief
This case concerns the right of a victim to conduct private prosecution for offences under sections 498A, 406, and 34 of the IPC. The High Court had granted the complainant permission to prosecute without examining the legal parameters required. The Supreme Court held that while a Magistrate is not bound to grant such permission merely on asking, victims do have the right to assist courts in trials. The Court set aside both the High Court and Magistrate's orders and remitted the matter for the Magistrate to properly consider whether permission should be granted, with due regard to the prescribed legal requirements.
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