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may 2007

Supreme Court of India · 2007-05-08

Raja Lal Singh vs The State Of Jharkhand [Alongwith ...

Citation / case number
AIR2007SC2154
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Raja Lal Singh
Respondent
The State Of Jharkhand [Alongwith ...
Author
Markandey Katju
Bench
S.B. Sinha, Markandey Katju

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 304B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, establishing that the prosecution must prove the elements of dowry death, including the demand for dowry and the circumstances surrounding the death. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and the post-mortem report, supported the conclusion that the deceased was subjected to harassment for dowry, leading to her death. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's judgment.

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