Reading: Dear Team, Thank you for your advice. My wife filed a false dowry harassment case (498a) against me and my family. We had reached a settlement before our elders and both parties signed the agreement. However, she later accused me of dowry demands and assault, prompting the police to file an FIR. We’ve been attending court for a year now, but she hasn’t shown up for her testimony, and neither has the police. What happens next if they continue to be absent? How long will this case take to resolve? Is there a way to close this false case? This situation has caused me to lose my job. Can I file a case against my wife for this? Sincerely, [Your Name]

Dear Team, Thank you for your advice. My wife filed a false dowry harassment case (498a) against me and my family. We had reached a settlement before our elders and both parties signed the agreement. However, she later accused me of dowry demands and assault, prompting the police to file an FIR. We’ve been attending court for a year now, but she hasn’t shown up for her testimony, and neither has the police. What happens next if they continue to be absent? How long will this case take to resolve? Is there a way to close this false case? This situation has caused me to lose my job. Can I file a case against my wife for this? Sincerely, [Your Name]

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3 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Criminal › Dear Team,

Thank you for your advice. My wife filed a false dowry harassment case (498a) against me and my family. We had reached a settlement before our elders and both parties signed the agreement. However, she later accused me of dowry demands and assault, prompting the police to file an FIR.

We’ve been attending court for a year now, but she hasn’t shown up for her testimony, and neither has the police. What happens next if they continue to be absent? How long will this case take to resolve? Is there a way to close this false case?

This situation has caused me to lose my job. Can I file a case against my wife for this?

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

Dear Team,

This situation has caused me to lose my job. Can I file a case against my wife for this?

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Based on Indian law, your wife’s continued absence from court proceedings may lead to the case being dismissed for lack of prosecution. However, the duration of the case is unpredictable and depends on various factors. Filing a counter-case against your wife for false accusations and harassment is possible, but its success depends on evidence and court proceedings.