How dose crpc 257 work in 498a in andhra pradesh.

sec. 257 crpc is as follows

Section 257 Cr. P.C. provides that if a complainant at any time before a final order is passed in any case under chapter XX (providing for trial of summons-cases by Magistrates) satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him to withdraw his complaint against the accused, or if there be more than one accused, against all or any of them, the Magistrate may permit him to withdraw the same, and shall thereupon acquit the accused against whom the complaint is so withdrawn.

As the case under under sec. 498A Ipc is a case triable under warrant procedure sec. 257 crpc doesnt apply . But however the offence u/sec.498A ipc in andhra pradesh is compoundable ( which can be comprimised) it can be safely settled in lok adalat which gives 3 months time and settles the matter . However in lok adalat all parties are to be present

I agree to the opinion and views expressed by Hon'ble and learned Judge Mr. Sreenivas Sriram in this regard. Since 498A is compoundable in AP, the matter can be, by a petition before the magistrate, referred to lok adalat, wherein upon confirmation, the procedure for acquittal will be followed upon.  As rightly observed, the presence of all the parties is essential before lok adalat.