JOSHINDER YADAV vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 498A and 302 read with Sections 149 and 201 of the IPC, establishing that the accused subjected the victim to cruelty and harassment for dowry, leading to her murder. The Court emphasized that the common object of the accused was to coerce the victim's family into fulfilling their unlawful demands, and the evidence presented was sufficient to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment and sentence.