Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

can application under section 156(3) be filed during pendecy of application under section 498A


Asked on 10/06/09, 10:20 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

yes, an application can be filed u/s 156(3) even during pendency of complaint u/s 498a .

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Answered on 10/07/09, 1:58 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

156 (3) Cr. P. C. is procedural whereas 498-A I.P.C. is substantive.

In law we may say like this : A complaint u/s 498-A IPC can be filed in the court u/s 156 Cr. P. C. for appropriate directions to the police to investigate the offence.

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Answered on 10/11/09, 3:34 pm


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