Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 498-A–Acquittal–Appreciation of–Written report of the alleged offence was lodged after the lapse of five years–No satisfactory explanation–During this period, victim was blessed with two children–Brother of victim admitted in cross-examination that he requested to respondents to register their land in name of his sister–Same ground was taken by respondent no. 2 in his statements u/s. 313–None of the prosecution witnesses who had attended the panchayat, was examined–Held, the acquittal was justified.
