As per case facts, the Petitioner's wife passed away due to natural medical conditions after leaving their matrimonial home. The Respondent (wife's mother) filed an FIR alleging dowry demand and ... cruelty. The Petitioner contended that WhatsApp chats with his deceased wife indicated a mutual decision for separation due to non-consummation, not cruelty, and that medical records confirmed a natural cause of death. He sought quashing of the FIR and proceedings. The question arose whether the FIR's allegations, even if taken as true, prima facie disclose ingredients for offenses under Sections 406 and 498-A IPC (BNSS), and if continuing the criminal proceedings would constitute an abuse of law. Finally, the High Court found the allegations vague, lacking specific particulars, and unsubstantiated by evidence, including the medical report and WhatsApp chats, which showed no cruelty or harassment. Applying a four-step test, the Court concluded that continuing the proceedings would be an abuse of the legal process.