PINAKIN MAHIPATRAY RAWAL vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court examined whether the extra-marital relationship between A-1 and A-2 constituted cruelty under Section 498A IPC and abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. The Court upheld the conviction of A-1 for both offences, affirming that the relationship disturbed the mental balance of the deceased, leading to her suicide. The sentences were modified, reducing the term under Section 498A IPC to two years and under Section 306 IPC to five years, to run concurrently.