Case Note & Summary
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal concerning the transfer of FIRs related to domestic violence and dowry harassment. The appellant challenged the High Court's order rejecting the transfer of FIR No. 80/2013, which was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The FIR was filed at P.S. Talkatora, District Lucknow, while another FIR, No. 289/2013, was registered at P.S. Kotwali, District Fatehpur. The appellant had not appeared in the proceedings related to the second FIR, where a charge-sheet had already been filed. After hearing the parties, the Court decided to transfer FIR No. 80/2013 to the District Fatehpur and directed that both FIRs be taken up together by the Trial Judge. The appellant was instructed to appear before the Trial Judge on 1st October 2021. The appeal was disposed of with these directions, ensuring that related cases were handled concurrently for judicial efficiency.
Headnote
A) Criminal Procedure - Transfer of FIR - Joint Proceedings - Transfer of FIR No. 80/2013 to be tagged with FIR No. 289/2013 - Criminal appeal sought transfer of FIR for joint trial - Court directed transfer to ensure efficient adjudication of related matters (Paras 1-2).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the FIRs should be transferred for joint proceedings.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court allowed the transfer of FIR No. 80/2013 to District Fatehpur and directed that both FIRs be taken up together by the Trial Judge. The appellant was ordered to appear before the Trial Judge on 1st October 2021.
Law Points
- Transfer of FIR
- Joint proceedings
- Criminal procedure
- Dowry Prohibition Act
- Indian Penal Code
