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2023 DIGILAW 1753 (PNJ)

Sitara Devi v. State of Punjab

2023-05-13

TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA

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Judgment Mr. Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya, J. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is not in domestic relationship with the complainant/respondent No.2, who has filed a complaint under Sections 12, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against her husband and in- laws. The petitioner has been impleaded as respondent No.6 to the complaint on the allegations that she is a practising advocate with the husband of respondent No.2, and is openly helping him apart from interfering in their peaceful married life. It is submitted that the allegations, even if presumed to be true, do not make out any case against the petitioner under the Act of 2005. She has been summoned by the Magistrate in a mechanical manner without application of mind to the facts of the case. 2. Notice of motion for 16.11.2023. 3. Meanwhile, further proceedings before the trial Court qua the petitioner shall remain stayed.