Delhi: The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a person against his wife and in -laws. The person demanded the court to conduct an inquiry against his wife and his family. The petitioner claimed that his in -laws had given him Rs 2 crore cash in the form of dowry. Apart from this, a huge expenditure was also spent on marriage, which may be a violation of income tax rules. Now the court has dismissed the petition after making some comments on the matter.
Wife’s family demands income tax check
In this case, the petitioner demanded the court to direct the Income Tax Department to investigate. He told the court, ‘My wife’s family income and tax records should be examined for the last 10 years. Apart from this, cash transactions of Rs 2 crore given as dowry should also be investigated.
This case is misuse of judicial process – Court
However, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court D.K. A bench of Justice Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela dismissed the petition. On Wednesday, February 26, the bench said, ‘The matter is related to a dispute between husband and wife. The petitioner’s counsel is unable to explain what fundamental or legal rights have been violated by it.
Meanwhile, the court clarified that, “The Income Tax Department has not been designed to resolve such family disputes”. This case is misuse of judicial process.
The court dismissed the petition due to lack of solid basis.
The bench also said, “The demand for investigation cannot be accepted without a solid base.” The petitioners failed to explain as to which provision of the Income Tax Act, 1961, a complaint was filed. While arguing, the court completely rejected this petition.
