Sir, I got married on May 31, 2022, but on June 9, 2022, my wife left me with her boyfriend with the permission of her parents. Suddenly, on October 19, 2022, she filed a case against me for dowry harassment under section 498A with FIR no. 323/2022. After that, mediation was sent, but she refused to live with me and demanded Rs. 7 lakhs. I refused to pay the money. The mediation failed on January 20, 2023. What should I do now? Please guide me, sir.
It is important for you to fully cooperate with the investigation, as this can help prove your innocence. It’s worth noting that the mediation failed because your wife refused to live with you, which was not your fault. It appears that your wife is involved in an extramarital affair and does not want to continue living with you.
In this situation, it may be in your best interest to file for divorce under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act on the grounds of adultery. If you have evidence of your wife’s affair, it is important to share it with the investigating officer and present it in your divorce case.
It’s unlikely that the High Court will quash your case at this stage. It is best to let the investigating officer submit their report under Section 173 of the CrPC. Once the investigation is complete, you can try to file an application to the High Court under Section 482 of the CrPC along with evidence of your wife’s extramarital affairs. The court may then consider quashing the charge sheet.
