Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-14
MIRZA IQBAL @ GOLU vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/9608
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MIRZA IQBAL @ GOLU
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal challenging the High Court's order that quashed the charges against the appellants under various sections of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The court emphasized the seriousness of dowry-related offenses and the need for a thorough investigation. It reinstated the charges, highlighting the necessity of addressing such allegations to ensure justice for the victims of dowry harassment.