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january 2011

Supreme Court of India · 2011-01-18

Rubi Devi & Anr vs State Of Bihar

Citation / case number
2011 AIR SCW 6479
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Rubi Devi & Anr
Respondent
State Of Bihar
Bench
Harjit Singh Bedi, Chandramauli Kr. Prasad

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of Rubi Devi and another against their conviction under Sections 498A IPC, 323 IPC, and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The Court modified the sentence under Section 498A from one year rigorous imprisonment to the period already undergone, while affirming the convictions and sentences for the other offences. The Court emphasized the familial relationship of the appellants to the complainant in its decision to reduce the sentence.

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