LELLA SRINIVASA RAO vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 498-A IPC for subjecting the deceased to cruelty, leading to her suicide, while acquitting him of the charge under Section 306 IPC. The Court emphasized the importance of the dying declaration recorded by the Magistrate, which was deemed credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The judgment confirmed the High Court's decision to maintain the sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1000 under Section 498-A IPC.