Ruled in favour of Udesing Madubhai Katara (Applicant)
In Short
A mother filed a criminal case for kidnapping after her daughter left home, but the case was dropped after the couple got married and started a family. The court agreed to throw out the police complaint because both families resolved their differences amicably.
The Parties
Party A: Udesing Madubhai Katara
Party B: State of Gujarat, Gendiben Rameshbhai Bhuriya, and Hetalben Rameshbhai Bhuriya
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Shivraj H Shah
For Party B: Learned Advocate Ms. Naynavati S Jethva, Learned Advocate Ms. Monali Bhatt
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice M. K. Thakker
What the Case Was About
A mother lodged a police complaint accusing a man of kidnapping and abducting her daughter because she was worried when the young woman left home. However, it turned out the daughter left of her own free will because she shared a loving relationship with the man. The couple subsequently married, had a child together, and even expected another. The mother realized the true facts, accepted their marriage, and told the court she no longer wanted to pursue the criminal case.
Judgment Date
29 September, 2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the applicant and quashed the criminal case so the couple could live peacefully without ongoing legal trouble.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that the mother filed an affidavit stating her daughter left voluntarily and of her own free will.
- The court observed that the couple got legally married and were blessed with a child, living a settled family life.
- The court considered that the original complainant mother gave her full, unconditional consent to cancel the police complaint.
- The court concluded that continuing the criminal case would serve no useful purpose and would only hurt the young family and their child.
"Continuation of the criminal proceedings pursuant to the impugned FIR would amount to abuse of the process of law and that no fruitful purpose would be served by permitting the prosecution to continue."
What This Means For You
This case shows that police complaints filed during moments of high parental stress and worry can sometimes be resolved when cooler heads prevail and families reconcile. The mother initially acted out of fear for her daughter's safety, but once she learned the relationship was entirely voluntary and built into a genuine marriage, she chose to support her daughter's happiness. If you or someone you know is caught in a similar family dispute or a police case arising from a consensual relationship, open communication and formal consent from the complainant can pave the way to clear up legal troubles. Setback Solutions is here to help you understand your options and coordinate next steps clearly and simply.
You Still Have Options
If you are currently facing a false FIR or tangled in a difficult family dispute, it can feel overwhelming and frightening. You do not have to navigate these stressful situations alone or guess what to do next. Reach out to Setback Solutions to get plain-language help in exploring a second opinion or coordinating your next steps. Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any specific court result, but we are ready to help guide you through the process with calm, practical support.