Dealing with a dowry case under Section 498A from abroad, especially after you and your spouse have divorced and you are residing in a different country, can be challenging but there are legal avenues you can pursue to address the situation. Here are steps and considerations for approaching this issue:

1. Quashing the FIR

Given that you were in Australia at the time the FIR was lodged, you may have a strong case for quashing the FIR on the grounds of jurisdiction and lack of involvement. Here’s how you can proceed:

• High Court Petition: You can file a petition in the High Court under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) to quash the FIR. This section grants the High Court the power to quash criminal proceedings to prevent abuse of the process of any court or to secure the ends of justice.

• Key Arguments:

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    Lack of Jurisdiction: As you were not in India at the time the alleged offense occurred, this can be a critical argument in your favor.
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    Absence of Prima Facie Case: Demonstrate that the accusations are baseless and that there is no sufficient evidence to proceed against you.
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    Merits of the Case: Since the FIR is alleged to be false and you have substantive proof of your absence from the country, this strengthens your position.

2. Legal Representation

• Hiring a Lawyer: Engage a competent lawyer in India who specializes in criminal law and has experience dealing with NRI (Non-Resident Indian) cases. An experienced lawyer can help navigate the complexities of Indian legal proceedings from abroad.

• Coordination: Ensure that your lawyer coordinates with your family's lawyers in India if the cases are interconnected. This will help in forming a unified legal strategy.

3. Documentation and Evidence

• Collect Evidence: Gather all relevant documents such as your passport entries, visa details, employment records, and residential proof in Australia that show you were not in India at the time of the alleged offense.

• Affidavits and Statements: Prepare detailed affidavits and other necessary statements to support your claims in the High Court.

4. Process and Timeline

• Filing the Petition: Your lawyer will file the petition in the High Court along with all supporting documents and a detailed argument for why the FIR should be quashed.

• Court Hearings: Depending on the court’s schedule, this may take several hearings, and while you may not need to be present personally (depending on the court’s requirement and your lawyer’s advice), staying informed and responsive to your lawyer’s queries is crucial.

5. Additional Legal Considerations

• Impact on Civil Status: Ensure that the proceedings in India do not affect your civil status or create complications in Australia, especially regarding your immigration status or future travel to India.

• Communication: Maintain clear and regular communication with your lawyer to monitor the progress of the case and provide any additional information or documents required promptly.

6. General Advice

Considering the complexities of handling legal issues across international borders, it's imperative to approach this systematically, with the right legal counsel and adequate preparation. The key is to establish your non-involvement convincingly and leverage legal provisions that protect individuals from wrongful charges.

For detailed, personalized advice, consider engaging a lawyer who can represent you in the High Court and guide you through the process.