Friend can be Respondent

 its really strange for u no doubt.

often frivolous allegations are made in such type of litigations and unfortunately at the ill advice of certain counsels.

dont worry u present ur case since u ve been arrayed as respondent so u ll ve to appear.

in offence under S. 498-A IPC no one other than family member can be made accused of......we ll give u interpretation for DV Act as well.

I agree with Kiran kumar.  DV act is against the family members not against others.  U can apply for maintanability of the case against u.

Thank you Kiran and Rajeev. I await the interpretation of DV act from you in this regard.

First of all, you are the friend of respondent in this case but not the male friend of the lady in question.   So, it may be the action by the lady to take the revenge against the family members as well as you as you are the welll wisher of her husband. 

       The instant case of the said section of the ipc, it has no legal leg to stand.  Don't worry at all, if you are honest.  Lets hope for the best.