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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a criminal complaint alleging wrongful retention of stridhan, holding that the case was filed beyond the applicable three-year limitation period.
Judge / Bench — Justice Chirag Bhanu Singh.
The 14 October 2026 order said retention of stridhan does not remain a continuing offence after the matrimonial relationship ends. The parties divorced in 2012, but the complaint was lodged in 2017. The court consequently set aside the complaint and all ensuing proceedings.
Advocates appearing — For the petitioner/accused — Peeyush Verma, Senior Advocate, with Ajay Kumar. For respondent 1/complainant — Abhishek Dulta and Vishal Verma. For respondent 2/State — Raj Pal Thakur, Additional Advocate General.
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