Supreme Court of India · 2019-10-04
Kantilal vs The State Of Gujarat
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2019 SUPREME COURT 4912
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kantilal
- Respondent
- The State Of Gujarat
- Author
- L. Nageswara Rao
- Bench
- Hemant Gupta, L. Nageswara Rao
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of Kantilal against the conviction under IPC Sections 498A and 306 related to dowry harassment and abetment of suicide. The court examined the evidence presented, including testimonies regarding the deceased's harassment by her husband and in-laws. Ultimately, the court upheld the conviction, emphasizing the need for stringent action against dowry-related offenses and the importance of protecting women's rights.