Man, his family members to face trial for dowry harassment

Additional Sessions Judge Madhu Jain dismissed the man's plea that he was willing to keep his wife with him and that she was never harassed by her in-laws, saying that "specific allegations" are not only against her husband but also against her in-laws.

The court also allowed the prosecution of the man's father, mother, brother and sister for harassing and torturing the woman for bringing less dowry.

"In the present case, perusal of report under Section 173 CrPC as well as statement of complainant and other witnesses shows that there are specific allegations not only against petitioner No 1 (husband) but also against petitioner No 2-5 (father-in-law, mother