High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Dowry Harassment Case Due to Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction and Abuse of Process. Proceedings under Sections 498A, 504, 506, 307, 494 read with 149 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 quashed as the alleged incidents occurred in Shivamogga, not Bengaluru, and the complaint was filed with malafide intent.
18 Nov 2025The judgment pertains to two criminal petitions filed by Dr. Lokesh B H and his family members (petitioners) seeking quashing of criminal proceedings ...





