sec 31(3) of domestic voilence act

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 15 November 2010 This query is : Resolved
(3) While framing charges under sub-section (1), the Magistrate May Also frames charges under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or any other provision of That Code or the Dowry Prohibition Ac t, 1961 (28 of 1961), as the case May be, if the facts disclose the commission of an offence under those provisions.

during trial can husband pray court to apply the said section both the parties to prosecute under
the Dowry Prohibition Ac t, 1961 (28 of 1961)

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Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 15 November 2010
Yes but not against the person who has brought the complaint for Dowry.

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 15 November 2010
sir i wld like to ask more does it mean that husband or any relative of husband can use the shield of sect 31 of d.v. act, against wife to book her under d.p. act, 1961 sec. 3?

will the court entertain such plea?

s.subramanian (Expert) 16 November 2010
Yes.

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