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Supreme Court of India · 2006-10-09

KAILASH vs STATE OF M.P.

Citation / case number
SC 2004/8465
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
KAILASH
Respondent
STATE OF M.P.
Author
ARIJIT PASAYAT
Bench
LOKESHWAR SINGH PANTA ARIJIT PASAYAT

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304-B IPC for dowry death, affirming the trial court's findings that the deceased was subjected to cruelty and harassment in connection with dowry demands. The Court noted that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the appellant's guilt, rejecting claims of exaggeration in witness testimonies. The sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment was maintained, with the Court emphasizing the seriousness of the offence under Section 498-A IPC as well.

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