Lella Srinivasa Rao vs State Of Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 498-A IPC for subjecting the deceased to cruelty, which led to her suicide, while acquitting him of the charge under Section 306 IPC. The Court emphasized that the dying declaration of the deceased, recorded in the presence of a doctor, was credible and established the link between the cruelty and the act of self-immolation. The Court confirmed the sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1000 under Section 498-A IPC.