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april 2013

Supreme Court of India · 2013-04-01

K.R.J. Sarma vs R.V. Surya Rao & Anr

Citation / case number
AIR 2013 SC (CRIMINAL) 1023
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
K.R.J. Sarma
Respondent
R.V. Surya Rao & Anr
Bench
Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya, A.K. Patnaik

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent under Sections 306 and 498A IPC, affirming the High Court's finding that the suicide note left by the deceased exonerated the respondent from any responsibility for her death. The Court noted that there was insufficient evidence to prove harassment or abetment, as the deceased had a history of suicidal tendencies and the circumstances did not indicate culpability on the part of the respondent. The appeal by the State was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that the prosecution must establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

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