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Supreme Court of India · 2022-04-21

Devender Singh vs The State Of Uttarakhand

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Devender Singh
Respondent
The State Of Uttarakhand
Author
Hima Kohli
Bench
Hima Kohli, A.S. Bopanna, N.V. Ramana

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal of the appellants by the High Court, convicting them under Sections 498A, 304B, and 120B of the IPC. The court found sufficient evidence to establish the guilt of the appellants in the dowry death of the victim, emphasizing the need for stringent action against such offenses. The appellants were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines, reinforcing the seriousness of crimes against women.

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