Supreme Court holds that cognizance was taken when the trial court found a prima facie case and issued process, not when it accepted a protest petition, and that the accused must be heard first under Section 223 BNSS.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court quashes dowry harassment case, warns against misuse of criminal law. Highlights need for careful application of Section 498-A and Dowry Act.
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