Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 498-A & 406 [Corresponding Sec. 85 & 316(2) of BNS, 2023]–Criminal proceedings–Scope for quashing–A criminal case cannot be quashed only on the ground that one of the spouses has obtained a decree of divorce, and now they are living separately–In the instant case, the FIR contains several instances, including allegations of demand of dowry and cruelty–Interference declined.


