Ambika Mandal vs The State Of Bihar Now Jharkhand

The Supreme Court set aside the judgment of the Jharkhand High Court which dismissed the appellant's appeal against conviction under Sections 304-B and 306 IPC and Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The Court found that the appellant was not given notice regarding the transfer of the case from Patna High Court to Jharkhand High Court, resulting in an ex-parte decision. The matter was remitted to the High Court for fresh disposal, emphasizing the need for expeditious hearing due to the case's age.