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october 2019

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.

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