Lok adalat award and its credibility
suneetha Jain
(Querist) 29 December 2021
This query is : Open
Sir, An Award was passed by Lok Adalat in 2013 in relation with a Matrimonial dispute under sections 420, 498A (A marriage was stopped before two days of scheduled date as Bride groom refused to marry as he is love with another girl. So, the Bride's parents filed 420, 498A cases against the bridegroom in 2009) I would like to know whether an award passed by Lok Adalat can be considered as Honorable aquittal?? If Yes, I would like to request you to please send supporting Judgement.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 31 December 2021
The marriage was stated to have not been solemnized / consummated and incomplete, how come 420 / 498A IPC has been invoked and taken cognizance by Lok Adalat ?
suneetha Jain
(Querist) 30 January 2022
Sir, It is surprising to see this Query from a senior advocate like you. You know very well that Indian legal system is copied from British administration times and Law is puppet in the hands of Politicians and corrupt officials. Thus, 420/498A were invoked by a fake complaint that they have got to know by their secret agent that the boy is already married and the boy intentionally got engaged to get additional dowry. Actually 420/498A should be invoked only if the boy married for second time
