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Pune

i am 31 yr hindu male. consider the below scenario-- my wife files 498a against me.if my wife now wants to withdraw the case sometime in between the case. can she withdraw the case?? i m asking this because i heard that 498a is non compoundable.

Expert's Answers(2)

Advocate Robert D Rozario
Mumbai City, Maharashtra

2 Client Ratings

498A case can only be quashed by the High Court. You being the husband have to file a petition u/s 482 CrPC along with MOU before HC wife has to present there and express her consent for the same.

September 18, 2018
Advocate Sheikh Shahnewaj
Bardhaman, West Bengal

Indeed, she can , only after framing of charge.

September 11, 2018