Advice on quashing fir in 498a case?

498A is a continuous offence. Hence, within the period of limitation the case can be lodged anytime by the wife. The court doesn't ordinarily look into evidence in quash except if it is absolutely irreproachable. The fact that the wife was not living in her matrimonial home for 1.5 years would help the husband. Dismissal of quash would not result in any panga with the police. It would mean that the accused have to face trial and prove their innocence in the trial court.

1. There is no limitation as such, and the courts always have the power to condone delay. However the fact that she filed the case after 1.5 years of seperation - would significantly dilute the nature of her case, and put the court on guard to ensure that this is not just an AFTERTHOUGHT.

2. Don't worry about Panga - if otherwise your case is fit for quashing. 

3. Quashing is done only in extreme cases, where on the very face of it case appears to be mala fide or even if allegations are accepted in their entirety and assumed to be correct - ingredients of 498a are not satisfied. If you satisfy these criterias - go in for a quashing.