Supreme Court of India · 2013-11-13
SURINDER SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/5626
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SURINDER SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI
- Bench
- MADAN B. LOKUR RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 498A and 304B IPC, affirming that the prosecution established the necessary ingredients for dowry death and cruelty. The Court emphasized that the evidence of harassment and demand for dowry was credible and corroborated by witnesses, leading to the conclusion that the deceased was driven to suicide due to the accused's actions. The appeal was dismissed, and the sentences imposed by the trial court were upheld.