Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 406–Hindu Succession Act, 1956–Secs. 15 & 16 –Death of complainant-wife during the pendency of proceedings for returning of stridhan–Accused-husband, son and daughter are the first class legal heirs of deceased–Father of deceased cannot be held entitled to proceed u/s. 406–After the death of the deceased, claimed relief is of civil nature and would be governed by the provisions of Hindu Succession Act, 1956–Proceedings cannot be allowed to be kept continued.
