Kasam Vs. Jainabai

Kasam vs Jainabai

Disposition Petition dismissed Court Madhya Pradesh Decided Jan 22, 1993

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/501900
Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Judge: A.R. Tiwari, J.
Decided On: Jan 22, 1993
Case Number: M. Cr. C. Nos. 1540 and 1541 of 1990
Subject: Criminal
Disposition: Petition dismissed

Case Summary

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- INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1890.Section 306 :[Dalveer Bhandari & Harjit Singh Bedi,JJ] Abetment of suicide Deceased, a married woman, committed suicide - Allegation of abetment of suicide against appellant husband and in-laws - Ocular evidence was sketchy - Dying declaration recorded by Tahsildar completely exonerated all...

Key legal issue: Criminal
Outcome / disposition: Petition dismissed
Acts & sections: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) , 1973 - Sections 482; Muslim Womens (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 - Sections 7

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

Kasam

Advocate C.R. Joshi, Adv.

Respondent

Jainabai

Advocate M.A. Bohra, Adv.

Legal References

Acts: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) , 1973 - Sections 482; Muslim Womens (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 - Sections 7
Reported In: I(1993)DMC254

Excerpt

- indian penal code, 1890.section 306 :[dalveer bhandari & harjit singh bedi,jj] abetment of suicide deceased, a married woman, committed suicide - allegation of abetment of suicide against appellant husband and in-laws - ocular evidence was sketchy - dying declaration recorded by tahsildar completely exonerated all accused in-laws of any misconduct dispelling any suspicion as to their involvement - letter of threat allegedly written by appellant to father of victim was concocted piece of evidence held, though presumption against appellant can be raised, it cannot be said that onus shifts exclusively and heavily on him to prove his innocence. conviction of appellant is liable to be set aside. - 125/- per month from 1-3-83. on failure to pay, proceedings for recovery i......this order shall also govern the disposal of misc. cr. case no. 1541/90.2. the applicant, husband of the nun-applicant in both the afore-said petitions (misc. cr. case no. 1540/90 and misc. cr. case no. 1541/90) has filed the petition having the facts as stated hereafter.the non-applicant filed a proceeding under section 125 cr.p.c. claiming maintenance allowance. the same was allowed. it wan directed that the applicant shall pay maintenance allowance at the rate of rs. 125/- per month from 1-3-83. on failure to pay, proceedings for recovery i.e. for enforcement of the order were initiated. the objection was taken that in view of the advent of the muslim woman (protection of rights on divorce) act 1986, the order has become un-enforceable. tile applicant also filed an application under section 127 cr.p.c., claiming cancellation of order on the ground of change in circumstances. they were registered as 162/84 and 227/87. the orders went against the applicant. he thus, filed cr. revision no. 67/90 and 68/90 which were rejected. hence, ho filed the aforesaid two misc. criminal cases.3. the main thrust of the arguments on behalf of the applicant in that the case attracted section 7 of the aforesaid act. section 7 reads at under :'7. traditional provisions-every application by a divorced woman under section 125 or under section 127 of the code of criminal procedure, 1973 (2) of 1974) pending before a magistrate on the commencement of this act, shall, notwithstanding anything contained in that code and subject to the provisions of section 5 of this act be dispose of by such magistrate in accordance with the provisions of this act.' x x x x4. it emerges from the aforesaid provision that the application as contemplated should be one by a divorced women. the courts below have considered this aspect and have recorded a categorical finding that even earlier the applicant had railed this point and it was rightly held that the plea of divorce was not proved. in view of this.....

Full Judgment

A.R. Tiwari, J.

1. This order shall also govern the disposal of Misc. Cr. Case No. 1541/90.

2. The applicant, husband of the nun-applicant in both the afore-said petitions (Misc. Cr. Case No. 1540/90 and Misc. Cr. Case No. 1541/90) has filed the petition having the facts as stated hereafter.

The non-applicant filed a proceeding under Section 125 Cr.P.C. claiming maintenance allowance. The same was allowed. It wan directed that the applicant shall pay maintenance allowance at the rate of Rs. 125/- per month from 1-3-83. On failure to pay, proceedings for recovery i.e. for enforcement of the order were initiated. The objection was taken that in view of the advent of the Muslim Woman (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act 1986, the order has become un-enforceable. Tile applicant also filed an application under Section 127 Cr.P.C., claiming cancellation of order on the ground of change in circumstances. They were registered as 162/84 and 227/87. The orders went against the applicant. He thus, filed Cr. Revision No. 67/90 and 68/90 which were rejected. Hence, ho filed the aforesaid two Misc. Criminal cases.

3. The main thrust of the arguments on behalf of the applicant in that the case attracted Section 7 of the aforesaid Act. Section 7 reads at under :

'7. Traditional Provisions-Every application by a divorced woman under Section 125 or under Section 127 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2) of 1974) pending before a Magistrate on the commencement of this Act, shall, notwithstanding anything contained in that Code and subject to the provisions of Section 5 of this Act be dispose of by such Magistrate in accordance with the provisions of this Act.' x x x x

4. It emerges from the aforesaid provision that the application as contemplated should be one by a divorced women. The Courts below have considered this aspect and have recorded a categorical finding that even earlier the applicant had railed this point and it was rightly held that the plea of divorce was not proved. In view of this the material foundation so as to attract Section 7 of the aforesaid Act was absolutely lacking in this case. In view of this factual position, it seems unnecessary to go into the legal question whether after the order of maintenance the aforesaid section would be applicable or not and if 10 at what stage and under what circumstances This point, is, therefore, left open.

5. In the ultimate analysis centering round the finding it was not proved that the non-applicant was a divorced woman, these petitions deserve to be dismissed and are accordingly dismissed.

6. A copy of this order is directed to be placed on the record of Misc.Cr.Case No. 1541/90.

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