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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.

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