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september 2014

Supreme Court of India · 2014-09-19

Sri Chand And Anr vs State Of Punjab

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Sri Chand And Anr
Respondent
State Of Punjab
Author
M.Y. Eqbal
Bench
Abhay Manohar Sapre, M.Y. Eqbal

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC, affirming that the prosecution established the necessary ingredients for dowry death and cruelty. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented demonstrated a clear connection between the dowry demands and the subsequent death of the victim, Harpal Kaur. The appeal of the husband was dismissed, while the appeals of the father-in-law and mother-in-law were allowed, leading to a modification of their sentences.

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