New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday examined the plea by Shaadi.com founder and Managing Director Anupam Mittal seeking quashing of criminal proceedings arising out of allegations that a user of the matrimonial platform cheated a woman after creating a profile with unverified credentials.
A Bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N.V. Anjaria noted that the proceedings against Mittal had earlier been stayed and took up the matter for final consideration.
Appearing on behalf of Mittal, Senior Advocate Atmaram Nadkarni submitted that Shaadi.com functions solely as a matchmaking intermediary, facilitating initial contact between prospective individuals and nothing beyond that.
He argued that Mittal had been ...