Harassment And Cruelty Criminal Case

KLB Law Firm represented client Srikanth Reddy in a criminal matter alleging harassment and cruelty, advancing a defense focused on evidentiary inconsistencies, procedural safeguards, and the absence of sustained, willful conduct meeting statutory thresholds under the Indian Penal Code and allied laws.

Overview & Challenges

The case demanded careful scrutiny of complaint chronology, independent corroboration, and medical/forensic records to assess credibility and continuity of alleged conduct.

• Demonstrating inconsistencies between initial statements and later depositions to establish reasonable doubt.
• Highlighting lack of independent corroboration, contemporaneous evidence, or medical documentation supporting sustained cruelty.
• Ensuring strict compliance with procedural safeguards in seizure, notice, and witness examination to exclude tainted material.
• Addressing misuse concerns by distinguishing domestic discord from criminal harassment/cruelty thresholds.
• Utilizing interlocutory remedies and case-law tests on mens rea, willfulness, and habituality to narrow or contest charges.