498A Proceedings Set Aside as Allegations Found Unrealistic Against Ailing Elderly In-Laws: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC against elderly in-laws, observing that the allegations of physical assault were highly improbable given their medical conditions.

The Court noted that the father-in-law had undergone bypass surgery and the mother-in-law had knee replacement surgery during the relevant period, making the claims unrealistic.

It further found that the complaint contained vague and omnibus allegations without specific details of incidents or acts. The Court also considered prior complaints filed by the in-laws, suggesting the case may have been retaliatory.

Holding that continuation of proceedings would amount to abuse of process, the Court set aside the case.

[Mrigesh Kanti Nath & Ors. v. The State Of West Bengal & Anr.]