Satish Kumar Batra & Ors vs State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 498A IPC for subjecting Santosh Kumari to cruelty and harassment for dowry. The Court emphasized that the demand for dowry and the resultant cruelty constitute a clear violation of the rights of women under the IPC. The judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissing the revision petition was affirmed, reinforcing the legal principle that dowry-related harassment is a serious offense warranting strict action.