Supreme Court of India · 2014-09-26
LIYAKAT vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/10990
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- LIYAKAT
- Respondent
- STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Author
- M.Y. EQBAL
- Bench
- ABHAY MANOHAR SAPRE M.Y. EQBAL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the conviction of the appellants under Sections 498A, 304B, and 201 IPC, stemming from the dowry-related death of Jumila. The Court held that the evidence presented, particularly the testimony of Bulkesh, was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused for dowry harassment and murder. The High Court's order remanding the case for further trial was upheld, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive examination of the evidence before reaching a final conclusion.