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october 2001

Supreme Court of India · 2001-10-17

Ramesh Kumar vs State Of Chhattisgarh

Citation / case number
AIR 2001 SUPREME COURT 3837
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Ramesh Kumar
Respondent
State Of Chhattisgarh
Author
R.C. Lahoti
Bench
R.C. Lahoti, K.G. Balakrishnan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Ramesh Kumar under Sections 306 and 498-A IPC, affirming the seven-year rigorous imprisonment for abetment of suicide and two years for cruelty towards his wife. The Court emphasized that the evidence, including the dying declaration and suicide note, established the accused's culpability. The acquittal of the accused's family members was noted as final and unchallenged, reinforcing the focus on the appellant's actions leading to the tragic event.

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