The Bench comprising of Satish Chandra Sharma, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. has delivered a significant judgment on the interplay of limitation under Section 468 CrPC and Section 498-A IPC. The Hon’ble Court laid down crucial principles regarding the computation of limitation in continuing offences and addressed the misuse of criminal machinery in matrimonial disputes. The Appellant, Ghanshyam Soni, a Delhi Sub-Inspector, was charged under section 498-A, 406 and 34 IPC on a complaint filed by his wife, alleging cruelty and dowry demands by him and his family. The Sessions Court discharged the accused on grounds of limitation and dubious allegations, which was reversed by the High Court. The Hon’ble Supreme Court restored the discharge, holding that although the complaint was filed within limitation, no prima facie case of cruelty was made out. FACTS OF [Read More]

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