498a case in Court. Within how much time can the case be closed?

155 votes

In Baruipur court the average time span of a 498A case is not less than 5-7 years. The general time gap between 2 dates is 3-4 months. No, only sessions triable cases are tried in Fast Track court. Your case being Warrant case, it is to be tried in Magistrate court only. It helps only by waiving your personal presence oin court. Pace of the case is changed in any manner. If wish to expedite the case then appropriate application can be filed in High Court, Calcutta for getting order for time bound trial of the case generally within 9-12 months.

LawRato LawRato

922 votes

How long a 498A IPC case does run can vary depending on several factors, such as the complexity of the case, the number of witnesses, the evidence presented, and the workload of the courts. In general, a 498a IPC case is tried in a magistrate's court, which is a lower court. The trial in a lower court may take several months or even years to complete, depending on the above factors.
If either party is dissatisfied with the judgment of the lower court, they can file an appeal in a higher court, such as the Sessions Court or the High Court. The appeal process can also take several months or even years to complete, depending on the complexity of the case and the workload of the courts.
It is worth noting that the Indian legal system has made efforts to expedite the trial of cases related to crimes against women, including 498a IPC cases. In some cases, fast-track courts are set up to ensure a speedy trial.
However, it is difficult to predict the exact duration of a 498a IPC case as each case is unique and can be affected by various factors.

Advocate Sudershani Ray LawRato

309 votes

The 498A case can be disposed of at any time. A 498A case may take an average of 2-5 years. Maximum, it could last 8-10 years. The quashing of a 498A case may take up to a year if the complaint is false and you can prove it.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato