Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-17
Parvati Devi vs The State Of Bihar Now State Of Jharkhand
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Parvati Devi
- Respondent
- The State Of Bihar Now State Of Jharkhand
- Author
- Hima Kohli
- Bench
- Hima Kohli, Surya Kant, N. V. Ramana
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the appeals of Parvati Devi and Ram Sahay Mahto against their conviction under Sections 304B and 201 of the IPC for dowry death and destruction of evidence. The court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the sentences imposed, as the evidence presented was sufficient to establish their involvement in the crime. The judgment reinforced the legal standards for dowry-related offenses and the responsibilities of family members in such cases.