Introduction:

The Calcutta High Court imposed a Rs 10,000 cost on a man who falsely claimed his wife went missing, revealing a stark contradiction between his assertions and the State’s report. Justice Jay Sengupta dismissed the writ petition, emphasizing the petitioner’s lack of candor and attempt to misuse criminal law with distorted facts. The case involved the petitioner alleging his wife’s disappearance after leaving her at his in-laws’ house.

Arguments of Both Sides:

The petitioner contended his wife went missing, alleging an illicit affair and a forced marriage to another person. However, the State’s report revealed a history of the petitioner dumping his wife and child at the in-laws’ house, with the family marrying her off due to financial constraints. The State argued the petitioner aimed to scandalize events and benefit from his misdeeds.

Court’s Judgment:

The court dismissed the petition, highlighting the petitioner’s contradiction with the State’s information and his attempt to misuse criminal law. Justice Sengupta found no merit in the application and imposed a Rs 10,000 cost. The decision emphasized the importance of coming with clean hands and exposed the petitioner’s misleading claims.