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.