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6. FROM THE PROSPECTIVE OFFENCES UNDER SECTION 498-A/406 IPC 6.1 The Hon‟ble Apex Court in Criminal Appeal No. 195 of 2022 (arising out of S.L.P (Crl.) No. 6545 of 2020) Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam & Ors. Vs. State of Bihar & Ors., while quashing the FIR, under Sections 341, 323, 379, 354, 498A read with Section 34 IPC, observed as under:-

"12. Before we delve into greater detail on the nature and content of allegations made, it becomes pertinent to mention that incorporation of section 498A of IPC was aimed at preventing cruelty committed upon a woman by her husband and her in-laws, by facilitating rapid state intervention. However, it is equally true, that in recent times, matrimonial litigation in the country has also increased significantly and there is a greater disaffection and friction surrounding the institution of marriage, now, more than ever. This has resulted in an increased tendency to employ provisions such as 498A IPC as instruments to settle personal scores against the husband and his relatives. Further discussing the various case laws in relation to Section 498-A IPC i.e. Rajesh Sharma and Ors. Vs. State of U.P. & Anr. , Arnesh Kumar Vs. State of Bihar and Anr , Preeti Gupta & Anr. Vs. State of Jharkhand & Anr., Geeta Mehrotra & Anr. Vs. State of UP & Anr., K. Subba Rao v. The State of Telangana, the Hon'ble Apex Court further observed as under :-