Vijayalakshmi (PM) 10 April 2014

How to withdraw a 498a case?

Hi,

I filed a 498a case against my husband when he filed 5 cases against me and seized all the property on my name. The case came to hearing after 4 years now. But, I moved to US with my three children and he is in India attending every court session for this 498a case and also the 5 cases he filed. [Some of you would already know me since I discussed this issue earlier in this forum].

Recently, we both have come to an agreement and signed an agreement document. Based on the agreement, he is withdrawing all the 5 cases he filed against me. I should now withdraw my 498a case against him. Can you please advice me on the procedure to do it?

Some of the facts are: My husband and myself are US citizens and our 3 children are also US citizens [born here in US]. We were in India from 2006-2013. I filed this 498a case against my husband, his brother and his wife in 2010 at Hyderabad. An arrest warrant was issued against my husband. But, he took an anticipatory bail and never got arrested. The case automatically came for hearing this year. I moved to US in 2013 with my children and am now settled here. I've given my GPA to my father.

My question - What is the procedure of withdrawing my 498a case? Should I appear in high court in person or can my GPA represent me? How long will it generally take for the case to be dismissed and for the arrest warrant to be canceled?

Thanks

Vijji

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Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Advocate) 10 April 2014

you said

[Some of you would already know me since I discussed this issue earlier in this forum]

why do you thing that experts remember each and every query and they will remmber even if you do not indicate details of past threads.

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Advocate) 10 April 2014

repeated

https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/forum/details.asp?mod_id=100592&offset=0#.U0YpraI1g48

rajendra (na) 10 April 2014

In Andhra Pradesh 498A is compoundable ....You have two options

1.Move this case to Lok Adalat and file a compromise petition from both..Judge will ask both whether they are ok for compromise or not ..if okay then judge will give date after 3months

after once again party needs to be appear before judge and that day case will be closed..

2.You can file a compromise petition in High court,Hyderabad in case if your husband approaches high court for quash....

for both i think your personal appearences needed...but i would suggest yo to contact a lawyer to avoid personal appearence(attend via video conference)..in soem courts its possible..