My wife passed away six years after our marriage, leaving behind two young children – a two-year-old and a six-year-old. My in-laws have accused me of dowry death, filing a case against me under Sections 304(B) and 498(A). I was arrested but am currently out on bail. My parents, both in their seventies, and I are now responsible for our children. The court has recently framed charges against me and has summoned my in-laws to testify in the next hearing. Thankfully, we’ve reached an agreement with them, and they are willing to withdraw the case. Is it possible for them to do so? How can this be done? Should we approach the High Court to have the case dismissed?

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Law Forum › Category: Criminal › My wife passed away six years after our marriage, leaving behind two young children – a two-year-old and a six-year-old. My in-laws have accused me of dowry death, filing a case against me under Sections 304( and 498(A). I was arrested but am currently out on bail. My parents, both in their seventies, and I are now responsible for our children. The court has recently framed charges against me and has summoned my in-laws to testify in the next hearing. Thankfully, we’ve reached an agreement with them, and they are willing to withdraw the case. Is it possible for them to do so? How can this be done? Should we approach the High Court to have the case dismissed?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 months ago

My wife passed away six years after our marriage, leaving behind two young children – a two-year-old and a six-year-old. My in-laws have accused me of dowry death, filing a case against me under Sections 304( and 498(A). I was arrested but am currently out on bail. My parents, both in their seventies, and I are now responsible for our children. The court has recently framed charges against me and has summoned my in-laws to testify in the next hearing. Thankfully, we’ve reached an agreement with them, and they are willing to withdraw the case. Is it possible for them to do so? How can this be done? Should we approach the High Court to have the case dismissed?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 months ago

Under Indian law, the in-laws can withdraw the dowry death case, as they are the complainants. They can file an application for withdrawal in the trial court, stating their reasons for doing so. Approaching the High Court is not necessary, as the case can be withdrawn in the lower court itself.

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