Cognizance order - At pre-trial stage proceedings cannot be quashed by exercising power under Section 482- Allahabad High Court

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Section 482 Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections 323, 504, 506 and 498A Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 Sections 3 and 4 Prayer for quashing of order of cognizance Held, at pre-trial stage proceedings cannot be quashed by exercising power under Section 482, Criminal Procedure Code - Further, despite summoning order, order issuing bailable and non-bailable warrant - Applicant chose not to appear before Court below - Therefore, not entitled to any relief - Application dismissed.

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