In a recent court order, Judge Tirumala Devi Eada directed an investigation in a dowry case involving Chandra Shekar and his family. The case, registered under Crime No.792 of 2025, involves allegations of dowry harassment and related offenses.
The people involved include Chandra Shekar, his father Jamalpur Swami, his mother J Devaki Bai, and other family members. They are accused of crimes under the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The people responding to the case are the State of Telangana and Smt Katika Priyanka, the person who filed the complaint.
The case is about accusations of dowry harassment. The charges are serious, involving parts of the Indian Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The alleged crimes could lead to punishments of less than seven years.
Judge Tirumala Devi Eada decided not to cancel the case. Instead, the court told the accused to cooperate with the investigation. They must meet with the Investigating Officer by September 6, 2025, and provide necessary documents.
"The accused must present their side and cooperate with the Investigating Officer whenever needed."
The Investigating Officer will follow procedures under Section 35(3) of the Indian Penal Code. This includes sending a notice to the accused, similar to the guidelines from the Supreme Court case Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.
The court's decision means the investigation will continue. The accused are expected to fully cooperate, while the Investigating Officer must handle the case according to the law.
