In Brief
In this criminal appeal, the Supreme Court addressed whether proceedings under dowry harassment and related sections could be continued against an accused who was an extended family member, not a member of the immediate household, resided at a separate address, and had no specific allegations or overt acts against him. The High Court had quashed proceedings against another accused (the appellant's wife) on similar grounds but dismissed the appellant's petition. The Supreme Court held that the appellant stood on the same footing and that continuing prosecution would constitute an abuse of process. The Court set aside the High Court's order and quashed proceedings against the appellant under Section 482 Cr.P.C., allowing the appeal."
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