498A

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Anonymous
(Querist) 12 February 2011
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Dear Experts,
i saw one 498a case in magistrate court at chennai, two person in witness box told that we are not treat cruelty in my daughter in law, immediately magistrate ask, are you ready any compromise in the case 498a.
my query is is it possible to compromise in the 498a case?
Dayananda Gowda
(Expert) 12 February 2011
It is impossible to compromise the 498 A as per law since the offence is compoundable. But you can compromise the case out side the court and give evidence before the court by denying the contents of complaint.