CR.A/726/2003

NEUTRAL CITATION R/CR.A/726/2003 JUDGMENT DATED: 05/02/202613 pt 2026:GUJHC:10136 IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD R/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 726 of 2003 FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE : HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE GITA GOPI Sd/- ================================================================ Approved for Reporting Yes No ✔ ================================================================ DILIPBHAI MANGLABHAI VARLI Versus STATE OF GUJARAT ================================================================ Appearance: MR DHAVAL VYAS, SENIOR COUNSEL with MS YUKTA PANDEY & MR DA SANKHESARA(5955) for the Appellant(s) No. 1 MS JYOTI BHATT, ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR for the Opponent(s)/Respondent(s) No. 1 ================================================================ CORAM:HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE GITA GOPI Date : 05/02/2026 ORAL JUDGMENT 1. The appellant herein came to be convicted under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) with a sentence of one year rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs.100/- and in case of default of fine, to further undergo 7 days simple imprisonment. The conviction was also under Section 306 of IPC with sentencing of the appellant-accused for 7 years rigorous imprison