Supreme Court of India · 2019-03-29
OM PRAKASH vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/36396
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- OM PRAKASH
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the Appellants under Section 201 of the IPC for their involvement in the disposal of the deceased's body and affirmed the High Court's decision. The court found sufficient evidence of harassment and dowry demands leading to the death of Kamla, which was corroborated by witness testimonies. The Appellants' appeal was dismissed, and their sentences were maintained, emphasizing the seriousness of dowry-related offenses.